Ask a Medical Professional: Diabetes Myths and Misconceptions By
Catherine Marschilok, M.S.N., C.D.E., Board Certified in
Advanced Diabetes Management We all know a diagnosis of type 1
diabetes (T1D) is hard on families as they learn to cope with a
number of changes in their daily life. While people care, it is
all too common for them to ask questions that reflect a lack of
knowledge about T1D, such as, “When will she outgrow it?” It can
be frustrating to explain the battle that all families face
every hour of every day, and that can be compounded by having to
deal with people’s common misunderstandings and misperceptions,
including the widely-held belief that T1D is not a serious
disease. Here are some of those myths: myth: Taking insulin
cures diabetes. fact: Taking insulin keeps people with T1D
alive, but does not cure the disease. While progress toward
finding a cure has been substantial, there is still no cure for
diabetes. myth: Diabetes is caused by obesity, or eating too
much sugar. fact: While obesit