General Medicine
Understanding Diabetes: Myths vs Facts
By Dr. Shaiq Hameed Deva • 1 Oct 2026 • 71 words
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shaiq Hameed Deva
Consultant Specialist · MBBS (SKIMS ),MD Internal Medicine-SKIMS Soura ,Physician Specialist ,Consultant Internal Medicine. · General Medicine
Myth: sugar causes diabetes. Fact: total calories and weight matter more than sugar alone.
Myth: insulin means your disease is terminal. Fact: early insulin use actually protects your pancreas.
Myth: you cannot eat rice. Fact: portion control and pairing with protein and fibre work.
Myth: diabetes only affects the old. Fact: we now see Type 2 in the twenties.
Screening takes five minutes. Ask for an HbA1c at your next visit.