6 diabetes myths debunked . Diabetes affects everyone. If you are not a diabetic yourself, you almost certainly have a family member, friend or colleague affected by this chronic disease. According to Diabetes South Africa approximately 3.5 million South Africans live with diabetes, a number expected to rise sharply. Worldwide the number is a staggering 366 million, a figure expected to rise to 552 million by 2030 with Africa set for the highest incidence of growth during this period. Yet, despite its prevalence, misunderstandings about diabetes abound. Ignorance is not only potentially dangerous (a vast number of diabetes sufferers are undiagnosed, risking serious complications); it also makes life very difficult for people living with diabetes. Here’s a list of six common diabetes myths: Myth 1: eating too much sugar causes diabetes Myth 2: people with diabetes have to follow a special diet Myth 3: if you have diabetes, you can’t eat carbs Myth 4: if you have diabetes, you should avoid eating certain fruits Myth 5: only fat people get diabetes Myth 6: if I have to go on insulin, it means my diabetes is really bad . Please take good care of ur self because health is wealth.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 09:20:16 +0000
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