Type 2 diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases across the globe. The number of new cases being diagnosed each and every year makes it more of an epidemic than just a mere disease. The fact that more and more young adults are developing diabetes is even more shocking. But even with so much publicity being focused on diabetes there are still many things that most people might not know about the condition.
Here are some common myths associated with Type 2 diabetes:
1. Only overweight people get diabetes. While many of the diabetics in the world are overweight or obese, it does not mean that they are the only ones prone to the disease. There are many people who are at their ideal body weight and still develop the condition. How? Because, although there are many factors associated with excess weight which can foster in diabetes, there are also other factors which are not directly related to being overweight. Genetics is one.
2. If people don't eat too much sugar, they won't get diabetes. The truth is that diabetes is much more complicated than that. Diabetes is usually brought on by lifestyle choices. It's true that people who do not eat a balanced diet and instead opt for foods which are higher in sugar, fat, carbs and calories, are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes. But although sugar consumption does have something to do with it, it is only a small piece of the overall picture.
3. If your parents are diabetic, so will their children be. Although the likelihood of becoming diabetic is dramatically increased if a parent is diabetic, it is not a sure way to determine its likelihood. Parents can be diabetic without the child also becoming diabetic... as long as the child adopts a healthier lifestyle.
4. Diabetes is for life. Diabetes can be reversed and even completely eliminated in many cases.
5. Having pre-diabetes means you will have Type 2 diabetes one day. Having pre-diabetes should be meant as a warning and nothing more. It means your blood sugar levels are higher than what is considered to be normal but they haven't progressed into the range of being considered a full-blown Type 2 diabetic... at least not yet. The bad news is... if you do not make lifestyle changes, pre-diabetes is the last step before developing diabetes. The good news is you can use this as an indication changes need to be made... and now.
Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. By making easy changes to your daily routine, its possible to protect your heart, kidneys, eyes and limbs from the damage often caused by diabetes, and eliminate some of the complications you may already experience.
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The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.
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