{"id":586,"date":"2017-11-23T08:43:59","date_gmt":"2017-11-23T03:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=586"},"modified":"2024-06-18T16:58:55","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T11:28:55","slug":"diabetes-myth-busters-a-mini-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-myth-busters-a-mini-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes Myth Busters &#8211; A Mini Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-myth-busters-a-mini-guide\/#7_Diabetes_Myth_Busters\" title=\"7 Diabetes Myth Busters\">7 Diabetes Myth Busters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-myth-busters-a-mini-guide\/#Myth_1_My_sugar_levels_are_under_control_and_my_diabetes_has_gone_away_hence_I_can_stop_my_medication\" title=\"Myth 1: My sugar levels are under control, and my diabetes has gone away, hence I can stop my medication\">Myth 1: My sugar levels are under control, and my diabetes has gone away, hence I can stop my medication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-myth-busters-a-mini-guide\/#Myth_2_Injecting_insulin_is_painful\" title=\"Myth 2: Injecting insulin is painful\">Myth 2: Injecting insulin is painful<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-myth-busters-a-mini-guide\/#Myth_3_Alcohol_is_off-limits\" title=\"Myth 3: Alcohol is off-limits\">Myth 3: Alcohol is off-limits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-myth-busters-a-mini-guide\/#Myth_4_I_can_eat_everything_sugar-free\" title=\"Myth 4: I can eat everything sugar-free\">Myth 4: I can eat everything sugar-free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-myth-busters-a-mini-guide\/#Myth_5_People_with_diabetes_lose_both_their_eyesight_and_legs\" title=\"Myth 5: People with diabetes lose both their eyesight and legs\">Myth 5: People with diabetes lose both their eyesight and legs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-myth-busters-a-mini-guide\/#Myth_6_People_with_diabetes_are_more_prone_to_various_illnesses\" title=\"Myth 6: People with diabetes are more prone to various illnesses\">Myth 6: People with diabetes are more prone to various illnesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-myth-busters-a-mini-guide\/#Myth_7_Diabetes_is_contagious\" title=\"Myth 7: Diabetes is contagious\">Myth 7: Diabetes is contagious<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic diseases that has been rising around the globe at an increasing rate. With so many people having diabetes, it is very important to learn the right information. Read on to learn some diabetes myth busters to understand diabetes management and control.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are numerous myths associated with diabetes and its management. Living with myths can be dangerous for so many reasons and can lead to an unfair stigma around the condition.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F586\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Diabetes_Myth_Busters\"><\/span><strong>7 Diabetes Myth Busters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_1_My_sugar_levels_are_under_control_and_my_diabetes_has_gone_away_hence_I_can_stop_my_medication\"><\/span><strong>Myth 1: <\/strong><em style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">My sugar levels are under control, and my diabetes has gone away, hence I can stop my medication<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes can be controlled, but you cannot completely wash it away. You shouldn\u2019t alter your medication unless advised by your doctor. That\u2019s because your prescribed medicines are aiding insulin production that allows sugar to be absorbed from your blood. Just make sure you periodically review your medicines and dosage with your doctor.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_2_Injecting_insulin_is_painful\"><\/span><strong>Myth 2: <\/strong><em style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">Injecting insulin is painful<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_424575148.jpg\" alt=\"Insulin- diabetes myth busters\" class=\"wp-image-10373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_424575148.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_424575148-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_424575148-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No! Diabetes insulin doesn\u2019t need to hurt. If you practice good injection techniques, the experience will be almost painless. If you need any assistance on this, just let the BeatO health coaches guide you on the technique.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some tips for injecting insulin? Make sure to rotate the site where you inject so that the scar tissue doesn\u2019t build up. Also, keep in mind not to inject near your joints, groin area, navel, the middle of your stomach, or on existing scars.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_3_Alcohol_is_off-limits\"><\/span><strong>Myth 3: <\/strong><em style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">Alcohol is off-limits<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_1918936220.jpg\" alt=\"Alcohol\" class=\"wp-image-10374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_1918936220.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_1918936220-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/shutterstock_1918936220-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not really, but the condition is that it should be included occasionally and in a responsible way. Just make sure that if and when you consume alcohol, you do so with the ideal snack or food for diabetics, which includes protein and low carbs. This will avoid you going into a hypo state (e.g., feeling dizzy). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your liver maintains glucose levels to provide energy to your brain. When you drink on an empty stomach, it will prioritize breaking down alcohol from the blood rather than balancing glucose levels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BeatO suggests that if you must, then drink in moderation and avoid beer, sweet wines, and cocktails with juices and sugary mix-ins.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_4_I_can_eat_everything_sugar-free\"><\/span><strong>Myth 4: <\/strong><em style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">I can eat everything sugar-free<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No way! If the product contains other carbohydrates in the form of flour, cornmeal, corn starch, etc., that get converted into glucose during digestion, then this can actually cause more harm than good. Sugar-free in the mouth is not necessarily sugar-free in the blood.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_5_People_with_diabetes_lose_both_their_eyesight_and_legs\"><\/span><strong>Myth 5: <\/strong><em style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">People with diabetes lose both their eyesight and legs<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is globally known that diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness. Moreover, it also leads to damage of nerves and tissues in legs and feet, resulting in many amputations each year. However, like with any illness, maintaining healthy levels of blood pressure, glucose, and weight together improves your overall health and lifestyle and allows you to remain free from all diabetes-related complications.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blindness and amputation are therefore preventable simply by undergoing regular blood tests recommended for diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_6_People_with_diabetes_are_more_prone_to_various_illnesses\"><\/span><strong>Myth 6: <\/strong><em style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">People with diabetes are more prone to various illnesses<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not entirely true. People with diabetes are not more prone to colds or other illnesses. However, illness holds more significance for people with diabetes because it can make managing blood glucose levels more difficult, increasing the severity of a disease or infection. After all, prevention is always better than cure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_7_Diabetes_is_contagious\"><\/span><strong>Myth 7: <\/strong><em style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">Diabetes is contagious<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This myth has been rooted for ages giving rise to diabetes-related stigma in society. But let\u2019s face it, diabetes cannot be caught off someone else. It is categorized as being a non-communicable illness meaning it cannot be passed on by sneezing, through touch, nor via blood or any other person-to-person means.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only way in which diabetes is transferred from one person to the other is through genetic history \u2013 like from parents to their own children. But even this is only a genetic likelihood of diabetes and not the condition itself.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/10-interesting-facts-about-diabetes-worth-knowing\/\"><em>10 Interesting Facts About Diabetes Worth Knowing<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.healtharx.beato&amp;hl=en_IN&amp;gl=US&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Website_Feb_diabetesmythbusters\" title=\"\">BeatO App<\/a> for more such information. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":10371,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[9,7,8],"class_list":["post-586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-management"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/586"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=586"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/586\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32514,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/586\/revisions\/32514"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=586"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=586"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=586"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}