Diabetes is one of the most widely misunderstood conditions
around, which is surprising considering how widespread it is.
Diabetes is a life-long disease that affects the way your body
handles glucose, a kind of sugar, in your blood.
Most people with the condition have type 2.
415 million people have diabetes in the world and more than
14 million people in the Africa Region; by 2040 this figure will
more than double.
There are about 27 million people in the US with it. Another
86 million have prediabetes: Their blood glucose is not normal,
but not high enough to be diabetes yet
There were more than 1.56 million cases of diabetes in
Nigeria in 2015.
Statistic: International Diabetes Federation (IDF )Africa
Here are ten of the most common myths and misconceptions
about
this condition and the truth behind them. 1.
Type 1 diabetes is not caused by eating sugar…
There
are two main types of diabetes, helpfully called type 1
and type
2. Type 1 is an autoimmune disease.
It
develops when the immune system attacks insulin-
producing
beta cells in the pancreas. Without insulin, we can’t
regulate
our blood sugar levels, and this can be very dangerous. We don’t
know exactly why the immune system kicks off like this,
but we
do know it’s not a “lifestyle choice” – which is one of the
most
common misconceptions around. As far as we know, there’s
nothing
you can do to prevent type 1 diabetes.
Type2 diabetes is not necessarily caused by diet either.
Contrary
to popular believe that Type2 diabetes is caused by
poor
diet and lifestyle alone, Type 2 diabetes can have many
causes,
including genetics and aging. It is also often associated
with
obesity. But they’re wrong to do so. This too is a myth.
Type 2
diabetes can have a wide range of causes, including
genetics
and the natural rise of blood sugar that occurs as we
get
older. At least one in five people diagnosed with type 2
have a
healthy weight.
There could be as many as four types of diabetes Age-related
Type 2
diabetes is completely different to other causes of type 2.
There
are many types of diabetes. Along with the big two, there’s
gestational
diabetes, and many more. Type 3 diabetes is a
proposed
term for Alzheimer’s disease, because there are a
lot of
links between Alzheimer and blood glucose levels in the brain. A recent
study suggested that there should be a fourth type of diabetes.
Type 4
diabetes would describe cases of type 2 diabetes caused
by aging
rather than diet or genetics. The researchers came up
with
this after finding that the metabolic process was much different
in cases
of type 2 diabetes caused by aging. 4.
Diabetes can be very, very serious.
Diabetes
can have severe complications if not tightly- managed –
including
retinopathy, and sometimes amputation. Diabetes is not a
mild
disease. It is not about having the odd insulin injection or
declining
a sugary dessert. Without careful management, diabetes
can lead
to complications. These complications can affect nearly
every
part of the body. Heart disease is common, as is retinopathy
(visual
impairment), kidney problems, nerve damage – in extreme
cases,
diabetes can lead to amputation.
Diabetes takes its toll emotionally:
Some
studies estimate that people with diabetes are three times more
likely
to experience depression. Research estimates that people with
diabetes
are either two or three times more likely to go through
depression.
It’s not surprising – dealing with a chronic disease day in,
day out,
can lead to feelings of desperation and futility.
There’s
a name for the feeling of hopelessness that comes with
diabetes
– burnout. People with burnout often neglect to control
their
diabetes, making them more likely to develop complications.
It’s a
vicious cycle. Another
emotional complication of diabetes is diabulimia –
a
condition that predominantly affects young women with diabetes.
It’s
defined as the deliberate skipping of insulin injections in order
to lose
weight. It’s as much an issue of body image as an issue of
diabetes,
but it shows how tied to mental and emotional well-being
diabetes
can be.
about
this condition and the truth behind them. 1.
Type 1 diabetes is not caused by eating sugar…
There
are two main types of diabetes, helpfully called type 1
and type
2. Type 1 is an autoimmune disease.
It
develops when the immune system attacks insulin-
producing
beta cells in the pancreas. Without insulin, we can’t
regulate
our blood sugar levels, and this can be very dangerous. We don’t
know exactly why the immune system kicks off like this,
but we
do know it’s not a “lifestyle choice” – which is one of the
most
common misconceptions around. As far as we know, there’s
nothing
you can do to prevent type 1 diabetes.
2.
Type2 diabetes is not necessarily caused by diet either.
Contrary
to popular believe that Type2 diabetes is caused by
poor
diet and lifestyle alone, Type 2 diabetes can have many
causes,
including genetics and aging. It is also often associated
with
obesity. But they’re wrong to do so. This too is a myth.
Type 2
diabetes can have a wide range of causes, including
genetics
and the natural rise of blood sugar that occurs as we
get
older. At least one in five people diagnosed with type 2
have a
healthy weight.
3.
There could be as many as four types of diabetes Age-related
Type 2
diabetes is completely different to other causes of type 2.
There
are many types of diabetes. Along with the big two, there’s
gestational
diabetes, and many more. Type 3 diabetes is a
proposed
term for Alzheimer’s disease, because there are a
lot of
links between Alzheimer and blood glucose levels in the brain. A recent
study suggested that there should be a fourth type of diabetes.
Type 4
diabetes would describe cases of type 2 diabetes caused
by aging
rather than diet or genetics. The researchers came up
with
this after finding that the metabolic process was much different
in cases
of type 2 diabetes caused by aging. 4.
Diabetes can be very, very serious.
Diabetes
can have severe complications if not tightly- managed –
including
retinopathy, and sometimes amputation. Diabetes is not a
mild
disease. It is not about having the odd insulin injection or
declining
a sugary dessert. Without careful management, diabetes
can lead
to complications. These complications can affect nearly
every
part of the body. Heart disease is common, as is retinopathy
(visual
impairment), kidney problems, nerve damage – in extreme
cases,
diabetes can lead to amputation.
5.
Diabetes takes its toll emotionally:
Some
studies estimate that people with diabetes are three times more
likely
to experience depression. Research estimates that people with
diabetes
are either two or three times more likely to go through
depression.
It’s not surprising – dealing with a chronic disease day in,
day out,
can lead to feelings of desperation and futility.
There’s
a name for the feeling of hopelessness that comes with
diabetes
– burnout. People with burnout often neglect to control
their
diabetes, making them more likely to develop complications.
It’s a
vicious cycle. Another
emotional complication of diabetes is diabulimia –
a
condition that predominantly affects young women with diabetes.
It’s
defined as the deliberate skipping of insulin injections in order
to lose
weight. It’s as much an issue of body image as an issue of
diabetes,
but it shows how tied to mental and emotional well-being
diabetes
can be.
6.
Diabetes can affect your relationships.
Diabetes can affect your relationships with loved ones. Many’s the time
we’ve heard stories on the forum of people walking out on their date
after realizing they had diabetes. It’s unpleasant, and wrong, but it
just
goes to show the extra pressure it can sometimes put on a relationship –
many
people don’t feel ready for the extra responsibility it brings. 7.
A high-fat diet can actually help people with diabetes.
Cutting down on carbohydrates is key to good blood sugar control,
according
to recent studies. Traditionally, the NHS has advocated
a diet
based on starchy carbohydrates for people with diabetes.
Recent
research, however, suggests that might not be the best
option.
Instead, a low-carb diet has been found to make blood
glucose
control easier. 8.
Many, many things affect blood sugar levels.
There are many, many factors that affect blood glucose levels, including
sleep, alcohol, sex and stress. There is a massive number of a factors
that can
affect blood glucose levels. The weather. Stress. Sex.
Pollution.
Alcohol. Sleep. Exercise. Flying. Illness. Menstruation.
Pregnancy.
Food. Steroids. Anti-psychotic medications. Dehydration.
Pain.
All of these things that can affect your blood glucose levels.
It’s far
more complicated than simply eating the right food. Diabetes
is like
walking a tightrope with lots of people throwing things at you
and
wobbling the rope.
Diabetes can affect your sex life too.
Diabetes
can affect sexual performance. For men, there’s
erectile
dysfunction, which can be caused by nerve damage,
along
with retarded ejaculation, reduced sperm quality, and
retrograde
ejaculation. For the ladies, sexual complications
include
vaginitis and cystitis. And
Finally,
10.
Diabetes is Completely Reversible Naturally:
With the
right treatment, you can have your diabetic condition
transformed with a short period of time. Get informed and do
the right and will be happy being in no time.
Diabetes can affect your relationships.
Diabetes can affect your relationships with loved ones. Many’s the time
we’ve heard stories on the forum of people walking out on their date
after realizing they had diabetes. It’s unpleasant, and wrong, but it
just
goes to show the extra pressure it can sometimes put on a relationship –
many
people don’t feel ready for the extra responsibility it brings. 7.
A high-fat diet can actually help people with diabetes.
Cutting down on carbohydrates is key to good blood sugar control,
according
to recent studies. Traditionally, the NHS has advocated
a diet
based on starchy carbohydrates for people with diabetes.
Recent
research, however, suggests that might not be the best
option.
Instead, a low-carb diet has been found to make blood
glucose
control easier. 8.
Many, many things affect blood sugar levels.
There are many, many factors that affect blood glucose levels, including
sleep, alcohol, sex and stress. There is a massive number of a factors
that can
affect blood glucose levels. The weather. Stress. Sex.
Pollution.
Alcohol. Sleep. Exercise. Flying. Illness. Menstruation.
Pregnancy.
Food. Steroids. Anti-psychotic medications. Dehydration.
Pain.
All of these things that can affect your blood glucose levels.
It’s far
more complicated than simply eating the right food. Diabetes
is like
walking a tightrope with lots of people throwing things at you
and
wobbling the rope.
9.
Diabetes can affect your sex life too.
Diabetes
can affect sexual performance. For men, there’s
erectile
dysfunction, which can be caused by nerve damage,
along
with retarded ejaculation, reduced sperm quality, and
retrograde
ejaculation. For the ladies, sexual complications
include
vaginitis and cystitis. And
Finally,
10.
Diabetes is Completely Reversible Naturally:
With the
right treatment, you can have your diabetic condition
transformed with a short period of time. Get informed and do
the right and will be happy being in no time.
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