Myth: very entrenched and distorted concept about characters or phenomena in various elements of our daily life;We see it in most general issues, even in diabetes.The myth arises from ignorance of the subject.
This writing is created with the idea that you can share it with whoever you understand is necessary, we want to educate the people around us.To get to know a little more about type 1 diabetes, we must first know the reality behind myths:
myth: eating too much sugar produces type 1 diabetes.
Reality: Type 1 diabetes is caused by a self-immune system disorder, which causes the body to attack and destroy beta cells, the insulin producing cells of the pancreas, causing a sudden increase in glucose levels.Sugar consumption is not related to the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.
myth: Type 1 diabetes has cure.
Reality: Unfortunately, still type 1 diabetes has no cure, it is a manageable chronic disease, which requires the patient to maintain good control of their glucose.
myth: insulin cures diabetes.
Reality: Insulin is a hormone that we all produce.The person who lives with type 1 diabetes does not produce insulin and needs to supply that need with injected insulin several times a day, every day.
myth: the person living with type 1 diabetes has to carry a diet for diabetics.
Reality: the "diabetic diet" does not exist.The reality is that all people have diabetes or not, they must follow a healthy and balanced eating.A low fat diet, integrate whole grains, vegetables and fruits.
myth: insulin produces addiction.
Reality: Insulin is not narcotic, it is a hormone of the digestive system whose work is to facilitate that blood glucose enters into cells and is used by our body as energy.
myth: Type 1 diabetes can be caused by a situation of stress, courage, fright or strong impression.
Reality: We know that glucose levels can be altered in a situation of stress, courage, fright or strong impression, this being a normal body response, but has no relationship with a diagnosis of diabetes.Glucose levels can be altered because our body releases adrenaline or epinephrine in normal stress response;This reaction occurs to ensure that the body remains alert and has the necessary energy to defend against a danger situation.The effectiveness of insulin is temporarily reduced by the presence of counter -regulatory hormones (adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol, growth hormone), causing blood glucose levels to rise.This reduction in insulin effectiveness is temporary.
myth: Children with type 1 diabetes do not grow much.
Reality: Children with type 1 diabetes who correct their condition correctly have normal growth.
myth: Type 2 diabetes is less serious than type 1 diabetes.
Reality: Both types of diabetes can cause serious health damage if they are not properly taken care of.People with any type of diabetes are at risk of having damage to their eyes, kidneys, heart and feet as time passes.This risk of developing these complications can be prevented with good glucose control.The worst diabetes is uncontrolled diabetes.
myth: women with diabetes should not have children.
REALITY: Thanks to advances in medicine and technology, today it is possible that all women with diabetes can have babies without endangering their health or that of El Babe.The key is to have very good glucose control before becoming pregnant and maintaining thatcontrol throughout pregnancy.
myth: There are herbs and natural treatments that cure type 1 diabetes.
REALITY: Unfortunately there are no herbs or natural treatments that heal diabetes, the sad thing is that many people are fooled.
myth: people who have type 1 diabetes, whether children, adolescents or adults, should limit their physical activity and cannot practice sports or physical exercise.
Reality: physical activity has an effect similar to that of insulin, causing blood glucose levels to decrease.It is highly recommended that the person with diabetes perform the blood glucose test before starting to exercise and once the physical activity is finished.Our muscles nourish from sugar in our bloodstream, and the more energy the muscle uses, the less sugar we will have in blood.
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