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Diabetes: Truths and Myths

            Millions of Americans have diabetes and millions have misconceptions about the disease therefore it's important to understand the truth about diabetes and how it can effect your lifestyle.
             Myth: If diabetes doesn't run in my family I probably won't get it.
             Truth: It is true that if diabetes runs in your family you are more likely to get it; however, it is a misconception that you are "safe" otherwise.  More and more Americans are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes which can be caused by poor dieting and lack of exercise.
             Myth: Diabetes isn't that serious of a disease.
             Truth: Having diabetes is not a death sentence and it is manageable with proper treatment; however, diabetes is among the top 10 causes of deaths in America.
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             Myth: Only people who are overweight should be concerned about diabetes.
             Truth: Being slender helps to reduce your chances of getting diabetes but a slender person can also have an insulin deficiency that causes type 2 diabetes.
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             Myth: Only adults can get type 2 diabetes.
             Truth: This myth is far from true.  Recently more children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, which is mainly due to poor diet and a lack of physical activity.   Childhood is correlated to diabetes.
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             Myth: Gestational diabetes is only a problem while a woman is pregnant.
             Truth: A woman who had gestational diabetes while pregnant will no longer have the disease after giving birth.  However, recent studies show that these women are more likely to get type 2 diabetes later in life.
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             Myth: Once you have diabetes you will always have it.
             Truth: It is possible to reverse the symptoms of diabetes.  For those who are obese it is possible that significant weight loss and diet adjustments can change diabetic symptoms.
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             Myth: Diabetics cannot have carbs or sugar.
             Truth: Eating these types of foods in moderation is generally ok.  There are certain types of sugars and carbs that are actually healthy for diabetics.


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