Doctors debunk 5 common myths about diabetes

NHSSU experts decided to explain that everything we often hear about diabetes is not true. Here are five common myths that can confuse people.

Diabetes can occur if you eat a lot of sweets

Sugar does not cause diabetes, but its uncontrolled consumption causes obesity, which in turn increases the risk of developing type II diabetes.

If you have diabetes, you must follow a special diet.

Patients with diabetes should follow a balanced diet: the diet should include grains, greens, lean meat and fish, etc. However, if the medication instructions are followed, patients can eat all their regular meals.

Insulin is not prescribed for type II diabetes mellitus

If medicines and a balanced diet do not help, the doctor can prescribe insulin therapy to save life.

It is not advisable for women with diabetes to become pregnant or give birth

Women with diabetes successfully become pregnant and give birth to healthy children.

It is important to do this under the guidance of an endocrinologist and gynecologist, follow the instructions, and maintain blood glucose levels.

People with diabetes should not eat sweets

People with diabetes need to control their sugar level. However, it is not necessary to exclude it from the diet completely.