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DIABETES MYTHS & FACTS
Myths
Facts
Diabetes is caused by eating sugar
A diet high in calories from any source, including sugar, can cause weight gain, thus increasing risk for Type 2 diabetes
People with diabetes need special foods
A healthy meal plan for diabetics is generally the same as healthy eating for anyone
Sugar free products are healthy
Sugar free label on a product does not make it healthy. Infact, these have lots of carbs, fats and calories
While on medication you can eat what you want
Regularly eating unhealthy food or oversized portions may prevent medication from doing its job
People with diabetes cannot eat
chocolates or sweets
If eaten as a part of a healthy meal plan and combined with exercise, moderate amount can be eaten
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