{"id":3381,"date":"2021-11-02T14:19:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T14:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/?p=3381"},"modified":"2023-12-22T11:48:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T06:48:05","slug":"debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Debunking Diabetes Myths Through Real Life Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3381\" class=\"elementor elementor-3381\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-728e9883 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"728e9883\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct  elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ff05e9b\" data-id=\"3ff05e9b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b150087 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b150087\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cMy mother lost her battle against diabetes, but I remember her last days when we used to check her blood sugar level by visualizing her tongue colour \u201d &#8211; told Azhar.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Diabetes, a disease that goes far beyond the fear of needles or giving up on your favourite desserts!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories\/#diabetes_-_a_pissing_evil\" title=\"Diabetes &#8211; A Pissing Evil\">Diabetes &#8211; A Pissing Evil<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories\/#type_1_vs_type_2_diabetes\" title=\"Type 1 VS. Type 2 Diabetes\">Type 1 VS. Type 2 Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories\/#beyond_high_blood_sugar_-_what_does_diabetes_look_like\" title=\"Beyond High Blood Sugar &#8211; What Does Diabetes Look Like?\">Beyond High Blood Sugar &#8211; What Does Diabetes Look Like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories\/#myths_of_diabetes\" title=\"Myths of Diabetes&nbsp;\">Myths of Diabetes&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories\/#1-_too_much_sugar_causes_diabetes\" title=\"1- Too Much Sugar Causes Diabetes\">1- Too Much Sugar Causes Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories\/#2-_if_you_are_on_insulin_your_diabetes_is_severe\" title=\"2- If you are on Insulin, your Diabetes is Severe\">2- If you are on Insulin, your Diabetes is Severe<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories\/#3-_only_overweight_people_can_get_diabetes\" title=\"3- Only Overweight People can Get Diabetes\">3- Only Overweight People can Get Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories\/#4-_artificial_sweeteners_become_your_new_friend\" title=\"4- Artificial Sweeteners Become your New Friend\">4- Artificial Sweeteners Become your New Friend<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories\/#5-_natural_sugar_is_harmless\" title=\"5- NATURAL SUGAR is Harmless!\">5- NATURAL SUGAR is Harmless!<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories\/#5-_you_can_visualize_high_blood_sugar\" title=\"5- You can VISUALIZE High Blood Sugar\">5- You can VISUALIZE High Blood Sugar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories\/#lets_wrap_up\" title=\"Let\u2019s Wrap Up!&nbsp;\">Let\u2019s Wrap Up!&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/debunking-diabetes-myths-through-real-life-stories\/#related_videos\" title=\"Related Videos\">Related Videos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diabetes-a-pissing-evil\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"diabetes_-_a_pissing_evil\"><\/span>Diabetes &#8211; A Pissing Evil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Diabetes is a chronic condition that is characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body&#8217;s inability to regulate sugar in the blood. In other words, if you are diabetic your blood has more sugar than it should.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You might ask why an abnormal blood sugar level is a problem for your system? It is like a slow-poison that causes slow but significant damage to your body organs. The condition if not managed properly can wreak havoc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Have you heard of people getting their leg or toe amputated because high sugar levels<\/em> <em>interfered with the wound healing? <\/em>This is one of the many diabetes complications.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;Excess glucose can also be present in your urine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><em>Before we dive deeper into the details, let\u2019s see how DIABETES develops!&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>According to the top reviewed Diabetologist in Islamabad,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/islamabad\/diabetologist\/dr-tauqeer-ahmed-malik-1334404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Tauqeer Ahmed Malik<\/a> &#8220;<em>Glucose is the fuel of our body and our diet is the primary source of it. Extra glucose in your blood is neutralized by inducing the production of insulin from the pancreas in normal conditions. In the case of diabetes, insulin production is affected in cases that consistently raise blood sugar levels<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"type-1-vs-type-2-diabetes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"type_1_vs_type_2_diabetes\"><\/span>Type 1 VS. Type 2 Diabetes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Diabetes, although refers to high blood sugar levels, can be of two different types. <strong>Type 1 diabetes<\/strong> occurs when there is no production of insulin. However, in the case of<a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/demographic-age-specific-insight-on-type-2-diabetes-in-pakistan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>type 2 diabetes<\/strong><\/a>, either there is insufficient insulin production in the body or the body is simply resistant to producing insulin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both types of diabetes show similar symptoms due to a lot of misdiagnosis happen.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cMy father was being treated for type 2 diabetes for months while he suffered from type 1 diabetes. This misdiagnosis followed by a wrong treatment approach caused irreparable damage to his health.\u201d told Hassan.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>According to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>WHO (World Health Organization)<\/strong><\/a><strong>, diabetes alone caused 1.5 million deaths in 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"beyond-high-blood-sugar-what-does-diabetes-look-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"beyond_high_blood_sugar_-_what_does_diabetes_look_like\"><\/span>Beyond High Blood Sugar &#8211; What Does Diabetes Look Like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When it comes to diagnosis, earlier the diagnosis better will be the treatment goes right. You can keep your eyes on the red flags as these can be the earliest symptoms of diabetes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>If you have the urge to urinate again and again<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>You are always looking for water<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Your stomach is always growling <\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Low Energy levels<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>The world is getting blurred&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Your hands and feet are numb or you have a tingling sensation<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Wound are your new best friends<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Recurring yeast infections<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, knowing about these signs can give you early clues for the disease. However, for a confirmed diagnosis regular monitoring of blood sugar level via glucometer and alongside other blood testing is required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"myths-of-diabetes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"myths_of_diabetes\"><\/span>Myths of Diabetes&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before I proceed I need to warn you about breaking your limiting belief that came from the epidemic of misinformation. Now when we have the basic idea of what diabetes is about, let\u2019s have a look at the lesser-known side of diabetes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-too-much-sugar-causes-diabetes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_too_much_sugar_causes_diabetes\"><\/span>1- Too Much Sugar Causes Diabetes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Well, this is one popular belief and I\u2019m sure most of you have believed this or still believe it. But the facts are contrary to it. Too much consumption can cause diabetes but the way your body processes this sugar creates all the difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If your body is incapable of producing insulin or sufficient insulin, then it\u2019s difficult for you to even bear with a little amount of sugar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-if-you-are-on-insulin-your-diabetes-is-severe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_if_you_are_on_insulin_your_diabetes_is_severe\"><\/span>2- If you are on Insulin, your Diabetes is Severe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The type of  treatment your physician asks you to follow depends upon your condition and no particular treatment can tell about the severity. Insulin is given when there is no insulin produced (in most type 1 cases) and here no oral medication can stimulate the production of insulin. Thus, your condition determines the treatment option your physician gives to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-only-overweight-people-can-get-diabetes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_only_overweight_people_can_get_diabetes\"><\/span>3- Only Overweight People can Get Diabetes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is another popular belief that says that only overweight or obese individuals are at the risk of developing diabetes. This claim may have its roots in the fact that excessive body weight is a risk factor as well. However, the claim is not true and people who are at their ideal body weight may also suffer from the disease.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-artificial-sweeteners-become-your-new-friend\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_artificial_sweeteners_become_your_new_friend\"><\/span>4- Artificial Sweeteners Become your New Friend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWhen my 7 years old cousin was diagnosed with diabetes, rest of us started using artificial sweeteners as a preventive measure\u201d &#8211; told Zawar<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This was nothing but one of the very first measures people take. Obviously, masses are not to be blamed for this because it is a widely accepted fact that you can safely use artificial sweeteners as a replacement for sugar or go after sugar-free foods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, this is not completely true.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Well, I have got my reasons to say this. Research says that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3198517\/#:~:text=A%20sugar%20substitute%20(artificial%20sweetener,and%20many%20other%20health%20hazards.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">artificial sweeteners have many adverse side effects<\/a> on your health. This is because these sugar-free products are not so harmless and can still affect your diabetes in many ways i.e,<strong> increased appetite, slower metabolism, affected gut health <\/strong>etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-natural-sugar-is-harmless\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_natural_sugar_is_harmless\"><\/span>5- NATURAL SUGAR is Harmless!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once you are diagnosed with diabetes, sugar no more remains your friend. However, people who are diabetic think that they are only prohibited from consuming white sugar and natural sugars are safe for them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, this isn\u2019t completely true because natural sugars aren\u2019t completely harmless for you. So, being diabetic isn\u2019t only about eliminating your favourite desserts from your diet but saying no to fruits juices as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-you-can-visualize-high-blood-sugar\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_you_can_visualize_high_blood_sugar\"><\/span>5- You can VISUALIZE High Blood Sugar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cMy mother became very aggressive when her doctor changed her diabetes medication. This was very disturbing for us until the doctor told us about <strong><em>diabetic rage<\/em><\/strong>,\u201d told Shifa.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once your sugar level goes up, you will have clear signs for that. Many times too much thirst, fatigue is considered as the significant markers of high blood sugar levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is just a MYTH! Because your blood sugar level has to be significantly higher to produce any sign. In other cases, you may have high blood sugar without any apparent sign so you need to monitor the patient&#8217;s blood sugar level without waiting for things to happen on their own.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"let-s-wrap-up\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"lets_wrap_up\"><\/span>Let\u2019s Wrap Up!&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I hope you are a little less afraid of diabetes now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Considering the facts above, all we know is diabetes is a condition that comes with no permanent cure. Following the right lifestyle practices and sticking to your treatment plan is the only way to manage the condition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Advice for Diabetics Care Takers: <\/strong>If you take care of someone who suffers from diabetes, make sure to have an eye on nutrients they are consuming, physical activity patterns, the pace at which their wounds heal, and of course, the blood sugar level.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Live well with diabetes or be miserable -it\u2019s you who decides.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, let\u2019s take a step ahead towards a diabetes-free community; help yourself or be a help to others! 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