1 in 10 people in the United States have diabetes. Globally, more than 422 million people are living with the disease.Although diabetes is a familiar word, symptoms vary, and the biological mechanisms involved are complex.
Because it is both common and complicated, half-truths abound. Unfortunately, some of the myths we cover in this article increase the stigma attached to diabetes.
For this reason alone, it is essential to challenge these falsehoods.Firstly, we will briefly explain what diabetes is and highlight the differences between the three most common forms of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the pancreas cells that create insulin.