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There are many popular myths about diabetes that needs to be dispelled and I am here this evening to do just that. THREAD
1. Diabetes is caused by excess sugar.

Diabetes isn’t caused by eating too much sugar. However being overweight can lead to diabetes and excessive consumption of sugar can make one obese/overweight.
2. Diabetes affects only old people.

Type 1 diabetes also known as insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes often occur in children and young adults.
3. No family history of diabetes, so I’m safe.

Family history is only one out of the several risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
Slim people can’t have diabetes.

Staying slim cuts the risk, but doesn’t totally eliminate the chances of having diabetes.
Diabetes can be prevented.

Not all types of diabetes can be prevented. Type 1 is an autoimmune condition (a condition in which the immune system attacks your body) and it cannot be prevented.
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