Diabetes Mythbusters

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Diabetes Mythbusters

• Dr Cathy Hay, Consultant Physician Diabetes and
  Endocrinology
• and
• Kath Collis, Diabetes Dietician

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Diabetes Facts

• Diabetes is a common life long condition
• 2.9 million people in the UK have diabetes
• An estimated 850,000 people have diabetes but
  dont yet know
• People with diabetes have a raised blood glucose
• There are 2 main types of diabetes
• Type 1 and Type 2

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Insulin is the Key
Type 1 No keys Type 2 Sticky lock
Cell
Glucose
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Serious Diabetes Myths
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Type 2 is mild
Ive got a touch of diabetes
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Diabetes Facts

• All risks apply to Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• Diabetes increases the risk of heart attacks and
  stroke
• Diabetes can have complications
• Eye disease
• Kidney disease
• Nerve damage

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People with diabetes will go blind and lose their
legs?
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How to avoid complications

• Control blood glucose
• Control blood pressure
• Avoid smoking

Person with Diabetes
Health Professionals
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Screening for Complications
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Food Myths
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Can only have diabetic foods?
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Dietitians are the Food Police!
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People with diabetes cant eat sugar?
Should only eat small amounts of carbohydrate?
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Food Groups
Healthy eating is for everyone with or without
diabetes
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People with diabetes shouldnt play sport?
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Sport and Diabetes Facts

• We should all be active
• Exercise is important for maintaining a healthy
  lifestyle
• Advice may be needed in some situations
• Anything is possible!

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Diabetes is contagious?

• Absolutely not
• Autoimmune, genetic and lifestyle factors

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Only overweight people get Type 2 diabetes
Not True
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A person with Type 2 has not looked after their
diabetes properly if they need insulin
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• Beta Cells produce insulin in the pancreas
• In Type 2 diabetes the beta cells are gradually
  dying

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Cumbria Diabetes
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In Cumbria we offer education courses to people
with diabetes
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Type 1
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Type 2
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At risk of diabetes
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Diabetes the Reality.
Live the life you want with diabetes and NOT
living a life ruled by diabetes
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