Diabetes Myths and Facts Flashcard

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Diabetes only affects overweight people.

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Myth

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Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease.

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Fact

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Drinking water can help control blood sugar levels.

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Fact

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People with diabetes should avoid all carbohydrates.

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Myth

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You can feel when your blood sugar is high or low.

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Myth

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Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be reversed with lifestyle changes.

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Fact

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People with diabetes should eat small meals throughout the day.

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Fact

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Insulin is only used to treat Type 1 diabetes.

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Myth

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Gestational diabetes only affects pregnant women and disappears after birth.

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Fact (but with caution)

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Eating bitter foods like bitter gourd can cure diabetes.

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Myth