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Diabetes affects millions of American, and although we know more about it than ever before, there are still many misconceptions. To set the record straight, we're clearing up a few common myths on how diabetes impacts diet, blood sugar, and exercise.

MYTH: EATING LOTS OF SUGAR CAN CAUSE DIABETES.

Not really. The exact causes of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are unknown, hut it's thought that heredity plays a role in both. However, you can develop diabetes without a family history. Viruses may also play a role in type 1 diabetes, while lifestyle factors, such as obesity, can put you at risk for type 2.

MYTH: ONLY CHILDREN GET TYPE 1 DIABETES, WHICH IS MORE SERIOUS THAN TYPE 2.

Not true! Type 1 and type 2 diabetes used to be called juvenile-onset and adult-onset diabetes, respectively, but adults and children can develop either at any time. Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin, which is needed for the body to use glucose for energy. In type 2 diabetes, either the body doesn't produce enough insulin or the cells ignore it. Both can lead to serious complications if left uncontrolled.

MYTH: IF YOU'RE A DIABETIC, YOU MUST FOLLOW A LOW-CARB DIET.

Carbohydrates are not off-limits to diabetics, but they do affect blood glucose, so they must be limited and counted. Diabetics may need to eat a consistent amount of carbs each day or adjust insulin based on the carbs they eat.

MYTH: I DON'T NEED TO CHECK BLOOD SUGAR BECAUSE I CAN TELL IF IT'S HIGH OR LOW.

Don't count on it! If left unchecked, low blood sugar can cause a diabetic to experience blurred vision, shakiness, sweating, and confusion, and even lose consciousness. Some diabetics experience these same symptoms when their blood sugar is high rather than low. High blood sugar is more difficult to discern without checking, but it can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and blindness.

Adapted from "Eat to Beat Diabetes," Taste of Home / Healthy Cooking, Oct/Nov 2008, pp 16-17.

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