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Five diabetes myths, bustedDavid Kendall, M.D., is the chief scientific and medical officer of the The American Diabetes Association. The group’s 71st Scientific Sessions begin Friday in San Diego, California, with presentations of the latest research, treatment recommendations and advances toward a cure for diabetes.
There are many myths about diabetes - myths that can do much harm. Many believe that diabetes is “just a touch of sugar,” or only something we develop in later life. With diabetes, don't focus on blameDavid Kendall, M.D., is the chief scientific and medical officer of the American Diabetes Association
The simple fact is that both type 1 and type 2 diabetes develop as a result of both human factors (genetics and family history in particular) and environmental factors. Scientists have shown that certain genes predispose a person to develop diabetes, while a variety of environmental factors contribute to (or trigger) the development of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes results when the body’s immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes develops when the cells of the body become resistant to the effect of insulin, and the insulin-producing cells ultimately make less insulin than is necessary. |
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