Myths Around Diabetes

Fri, 14 Oct 2011
There are many myths and misconceptions associated with type 2 diabetes, the most common type in America.

A highly dangerous myth about type 2 diabetes is that many people believe that diabetics ought to put off taking insulin as long as they can.

Most type 2 diabetics are going to need insulin at some point in their lives as by the time the diagnosis occurs 50 per cent of all the beta cells which make insulin are gone.

However, diabetics and certain medical professionals delay the intake of medication or insulin injections, even when blood glucose is exceedingly high.

Some people do play the waiting game, waiting to see whether diet and exercise work first, as those high blood sugar levels fry the rest of those cells.

There should not be such apprehension regarding insulin.

The sole problem with insulin is the risk of low blood sugar, so you can constantly monitor your blood levels.

The aim should not be to put off insulin intake but to control sugar levels.

Type 1 and 2 diabetics can live until the age of 85 on insulin. Insulin can prolong your life and keep conditions like blindness at bay.

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