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Lifestyle

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You can outgrow diabetes.

MYTH: There may be an improvement of blood sugar over the span of a Type II diabetics life but not a full recovery. There will most likely be have a tendency towards high blood sugar levels especially if they are not active or are overweight.

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You dont have to worry about diabetes if you are of normal body weight.

MYTH: Although being overweight is a risk factor, you can still have Type II Diabetes. Other risk factors include family history and long-term poor eating habits.

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Type II Diabetes is not a serious disease.

MYTH: Type II Diabetes is a major cause for heart disease and stroke. It can also cause blindness, kidney disease, and Neuropathy.

In the Body

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People with diabetes are able to feel when their blood sugar are too high or too low.

MYTH: The person with diabetes may feel weak or fatigued when blood sugars are too high or too low. The only way to know for sure is to test the blood. Blood levels can be high and causing damage without the person knowing.

Food

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People with diabetes cannot eat sweets or chocolates.

MYTH: People with diabetes can eat sweets and chocolates in SMALL PORTIONS as long as it is combined with a healthy meal plan and/or exercise.

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Fruit is a healthy food. Therefore, it is ok to eat as much of it as you wish.

MYTH: Fruit is recomemded for your daily diet. However, it is not recomended to eat accessive amounts. Fruits are carbohydrates and can raise your blood sugar. Speak to your dietian about the amounts and types of fruits you should eat.

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Sweets do not cause diabetes.

FACT: Comsumption of sweets is not a cause of diabetes. Although, it can lead to obesity which increases your risk of diabetes.