• [myth] Diabetes is common but not serious disease.

Diabetes is not only common and serious; it is also a very costly disease. Much of the costs incurred long term due to complications can be avoided with proper diabetes prevention and management steps. Two out of three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke.

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• [myth] If you have diabetes don't eat fruits.

Fruit is a healthy food. It contains fiber and lots of vitamins and minerals. However because fruits do contain carbohydrates, you need to include it in your meal plan. Certain fruits have high glycemic index.Talk to your doctor/dietitian about the amount, frequency and types of fruits you should eat.You can also check out our Diabetes and fruits section.

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• [myth] Eating too much sugar causes diabetes.

No, it does not. Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetics and unknown factors that trigger the onset of the disease; type 2 diabetes is caused by genetics and lifestyle factors. Sugar does not cause diabetes beyond it's contribution to weight gain.

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• [myth] If you are overweight or obese, you will certainly develop type 2 diabetes.

Being overweight is just one of the risk factors for developing this disease. Other risk factors such as family history, ethnicity and age also play a role. Indians have ethnically a very high risk of developing diabetes. Many people with type 2 diabetes are at a normal weight or only moderately overweight.

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