Diabetes Facts and Myths

Every month the Allen School of Health Sciences is proud to support a healthcare cause that is important to our students, their future patients, and the community through our institution for HOPE campaign. In the month of November we are proud to support Diabetes awareness. This month we’d like to take a look at some facts and myths about diabetes.

Diabetes Myths vs. Facts

Myth If you are overweight you will always get diabetes.	Fact While being overweight is a contributing factor to possibly contracting diabetes, it’s not the only risk factor.
Myth Eating a lot of sugar causes diabetes.	Fact While sugary treats and beverages do raise blood glucose levels, diabetes is caused by genetics and life style choices.
Myth Diabetes isn’t a serious disease.	Fact Actually, diabetes causes more deaths in the USA than breast cancer and AIDS combined every year. Diabetes can nearly double your risk of heart attack.
Myth People with diabetes cannot have chocolate or sweets.	Fact This is thankfully a myth. They just need to be consumed in very small portions and only on occasion.
Myth People with diabetes are more likely to catch other illnesses.	Fact Diabetic patients are encouraged to receive their flu shot yearly as flu symptoms can be more difficult to control in this population and this may lead to further complications down the road.

If you want to read more myths and facts about diabetes, please visit the American Diabetes Association website here.

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