Welcome to M.V Hospital for Diabetes, established by late Prof. M.Viswanathan, Doyen of Diabetology in India in 1954 as a general hospital. In 1971 it became a hospital exclusively for Diabetes care. It has, at present,100 beds for the treatment of diabetes and its complications.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Common Myths on Diabetes Mellitus

Ignorance in case of diabetes in not bliss. So, be informed about the common myths related to diabetes.
*Sugar causes diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetic factors combined with environmental triggers. Type 2 diabetes is caused by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. Diabetics do not need to stop eating foods that are concentrated sources of sugar, but they can eat small amounts of sugar.
*Diabetics can’t eat sweets or chocolates
Small quantities of sweets and chocolates are occasionally OK as a part of a healthy eating and physical activity plan.
*Diabetics have to eat special foods
Like everyone, people with diabetes have to eat healthy. That means a diet low in saturated fat and high in fibre and whole-grain foods.
*You can never catch diabetes
You can never catch diabetes. It is not contagious like cold and cough.
People can have a “touch of diabetes”You can’t have mild or borderline diabetes. All diabetes is serious and, if not managed properly, can lead to serious complications.

Disclaimer: All opinions and Information published here is for medical education only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. If you are a patient, please see your doctor for evaluation of your individual case. Under no circumstances will the authors be liable to you for any direct or indirect damages arising in connection with use of this website

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