More people are being diagnosed with diabetes and with awareness also come a resurgence of myths and misconceptions about sugar in relation to diabetes. It’s been a popular trend to “shame” diabetics about what they eat, their weight, age, and other factors that have absolutely nothing to do with the disease. Some of the more commonly circulated falsehoods include the following.

Sugar Causes Diabetes

False. The body converts all the carbohydrates eaten into glucose the body uses for energy. That includes fruits and grains to dairy products and vegetables. Type 1 diabetes is now seen as an autoimmune disease in which the pancreas doesn’t product insulin. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic condition in which the body doesn’t process insulin effectively.

Cinnamon Cures Diabetes

False. There is no cure for diabetes. Cinnamon, turmeric, and even fasting are just some of the current crop of home remedies purported to “cure” diabetes. Once a person has diabetes, they can manage and treat it, but they have it for life. It can go into remission, but the underlying disease is still present.

Honey Is Okay Because It’s Natural

False. Sugar is sugar, no matter what form it’s in and the body views it all in the same way. Honey will increase glucose levels the same way as ordinary sugar.

Only Kids and Seniors Have Diabetes

False. Anyone at any age can be diagnosed with diabetes. An equally dangerous misconception associated with this is that anyone over 45 will automatically have diabetes.

Diabetes Isn’t That Bad

False. Diabetes is a life-threatening disease that can damage the nerves, kidneys and eyes. It increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol, infections, and can result in situations that require amputations.

Use Discretion

Those with diabetes can enjoy all the foods and beverages that others consume – they just have to do so in moderation and pay attention to portion sizes. Trying to compensate with diabetic medications for eating too many carbs should never be attempted. The key is a balanced diet, exercise, and learning to correctly manage the disease.

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