World Diabetes Day 2025: If you don't believe these diabetes rumors, here's the truth..

World Diabetes Day 2025: According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, published in the British medical journal The Lancet, over 100 million people in our country have diabetes, and an additional 130 million suffer from pre-diabetes. Therefore, it would not be wrong to say that the number of diabetes patients is only going to increase in the future.

World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on November 14th, and the purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the facts related to diabetes. Because this disease is so common in our country, many people have many myths about diabetes. These myths often lead to mistakes and increase the risk of many serious diseases.

This year, on World Diabetes Day, it is important to understand the truth behind these rumors so that people affected by diabetes can make informed decisions and live a healthy, happy life.

Myth: Diabetes is caused only by eating sweets

Reality: Many people believe that diabetes is caused only by eating sweets, but this is completely untrue. This disease occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin or use it properly (insulin resistance).

It is true that sugary foods worsen blood sugar levels, but there are other factors, such as genetics, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and excessive consumption of processed carbohydrates.

Myth: Once medication is started, it will never go away.

Reality: This belief is not entirely true. Type 2 diabetes can be controlled in the early stages with an active lifestyle (regular exercise) and a strict diet plan.

There are cases where patients control their blood sugar so well that doctors reduce their medication dosage or stop it for a while. Therefore, following a strict diet plan and regular exercise can help maintain balanced blood sugar levels.

Myth: Diabetics should not eat rice or fruit.

Reality: Diabetics can also eat rice and fruit, but it is important to keep some things in mind. For rice, consider brown rice instead of white rice. Brown rice or fruits with a low glycemic index (such as apples, guavas, and berries) are safe. However, be careful not to consume fruit juices and always eat them with fiber or protein (such as yogurt) to slow down sugar absorption.

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