Myths
🚫 I can’t eat sweets if I have diabetes.
🩺 Diabetes is not a dangerous disease since it’s not communicable.
🙅♂️ If I don’t have symptoms, I can’t have diabetes.
🍬 Eating too much sugar directly causes diabetes.
🔮 Diabetes cannot be prevented — once it’s coming, it will happen.
🤱 Women with diabetes should not get pregnant.
💉 Only people with type 1 diabetes need insulin.
👶 Kids don’t get diabetes; it’s only an adult disease.
Facts
🍫 You can enjoy sweets in moderation as part of a healthy, balanced meal plan.
⚠️ Diabetes is serious and can lead to complications like heart disease, kidney failure, and vision loss if unmanaged.
👀 Many people have diabetes or prediabetes without symptoms. Regular check-ups are essential.
📊 Diabetes is caused by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors—not just sugar intake alone.
🥗🏃♂️ Type 2 diabetes can often be delayed or prevented with a healthy lifestyle.
🤰 Women with well-managed diabetes can have healthy pregnancies with proper care.
💉 Some people with type 2 diabetes may also need insulin depending on their condition.
🧒 Children can develop both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.