{"id":9351,"date":"2018-11-16T19:00:22","date_gmt":"2018-11-16T19:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=9351"},"modified":"2018-11-16T19:00:22","modified_gmt":"2018-11-16T19:00:22","slug":"3-common-diabetes-myths-debunked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=9351","title":{"rendered":"3 Common Diabetes Myths Debunked"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(StatePoint) November is American Diabetes Month, and a good time to sort fact from fiction regarding this serious disease.<\/p>\n

Here are three common diabetes myths \u2014 debunked, with the help of Nutrisystem Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) and Courtney McCormick, dietitian for Nutrisystem.<\/p>\n

Myth:<\/strong>\u00a0I\u2019m a healthy weight \u2014 I can\u2019t get diabetes.<\/p>\n

Fact:<\/strong>\u00a0Although there\u2019s a clear connection between being overweight or obese and developing type 2 diabetes, genetics and other lifestyle factors can also play a role.<\/p>\n

Prediabetes can sometimes be an early-stage development of type 2 diabetes, and its risk factors (other than weight) include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Polycystic ovary syndrome:<\/strong>\u00a0Fairly common in women, stay attuned to symptoms such as increased hair growth, weight gain and an inconsistent menstrual cycle.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Older age:<\/strong>\u00a0Prediabetes risk increases after age 45, according to the Mayo Clinic.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Family medical history:<\/strong>\u00a0A family history of blood sugar-related health complications increases prediabetes risk.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Gestational diabetes:<\/strong>\u00a0Women who experience gestational diabetes (diabetes developed during pregnancy) are more likely to develop prediabetes. Additionally, if your baby weighed more than nine pounds at birth, you\u2019re at greater risk, according to the Mayo Clinic. Men, aren\u2019t off the hook. This increased risk extends to the children of women who had gestational diabetes.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Inadequate sleep:<\/strong>\u00a0Certain conditions causing sleep disruptions can be a recipe for insulin resistance.<\/p>\n

Myth:<\/strong>\u00a0People develop diabetes because they eat too much sugar.<\/p>\n

Fact:<\/strong>\u00a0Although consuming excess calories can contribute to being overweight, which is associated with type 2 diabetes, sugar is not the singular cause of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is the result of genetics and additional unknown factors and type 2 diabetes is the result of a combination of genetics and lifestyle factors.<\/p>\n

Myth:<\/strong>\u00a0If I have diabetes, I can\u2019t have carbs or dessert.<\/p>\n

Fact:<\/strong>\u00a0Generally speaking, individuals with diabetes can follow the same healthy diet recommended for the general public and can even enjoy sweet treats in small portions on special occasions.<\/p>\n

Carbs are a necessary part of a healthy meal plan. Just pay attention to portions. Optimal carbohydrate counts will vary by person, but the American Diabetes Association recommends starting with 45-60 grams per meal, and tweaking depending on how your body responds.<\/p>\n

Some good carbs to consider? Whole grain breads, pastas, rice and cereals, plus starchy vegetables like potatoes, peas and corn. Fruits, beans, milk and yogurt also count toward daily carbohydrates. On the Nutrisystem D plan, which is designed for people living with type 2 diabetes, milk and yogurt are considered \u201cPowerFuels,\u201d even though they provide some carbohydrates. Many people are advised to enjoy these foods with fruit to prevent nocturnal hypoglycemia.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to have a good understanding of the risks, causes and precautions associated with diabetes. Although preventative measures can\u2019t be taken against type 1 diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association, research suggests that you can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes by 58 percent by:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Losing seven percent of your body weight
\n\u2022 Exercising moderately 30 minutes a day, five days a week<\/p>\n

Eat well, be well and know your risk factors for diabetes, this month, and every month of the year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

(StatePoint) November is American Diabetes Month, and a good time to sort fact from fiction regarding this serious disease. Here are three common diabetes myths \u2014 debunked, with the help of Nutrisystem Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) and Courtney McCormick, dietitian for Nutrisystem. Myth:\u00a0I\u2019m a healthy weight \u2014 I can\u2019t get diabetes. Fact:\u00a0Although there\u2019s a clear […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":9352,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-web-exclusive"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9351"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9353,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9351\/revisions\/9353"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/9352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=9351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=9351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}