There are many things to understand about diabetes, first there are different types of this disease, there is type I and this includes juvenile diabetes, there is type II, gestational diabetes, and pre-diabetes. Each of these are different and with each there are myths that the person dealing with this disease should know.

• One of the myths is that a person that is obese will eventually become a type II diabetic, this is untrue as weight is not the only risk factor for this type of diabetes.
• Eating too much sugar will cause type I diabetes, this is also untrue, however diabetics that have been diagnosed must avoid sugar in their diet.
• Another one of these myths is that diabetics should only eat foods that are specially made for their condition.