Some of the common myths about diabetesPeople tend to have a lot of myths and assumptions about diabetes through external sources and frame them as facts. These myths about diabetes can sometimes be harmful and can mislead them towards making the wrong choices. Myth 4: Only elderly people get diabetesThere is no age limit for getting diabetes, even young children at the age of 5 are also being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or Juvenile diabetes. Myth 5: Medication used in the treatment of Diabetes damages kidneysThis is a common misapprehension that leads many patients to do not take the required medication. Myth 7: Type 2 diabetes is not that harmfulAnother common myth is that people tend to ignore the symptoms or medication for type 2 diabetes.

Source: Indian Express November 16, 2019 13:41 UTC