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

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

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 don’t yet know People with diabetes have a raised blood glucose There are 2 main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2

Insulin is the Key Type 1 – No keys Type 2 – Sticky lock Cell Glucose

Serious Diabetes Myths

I’ve got a touch of diabetes Type 2 is mild I’ve got a touch of diabetes

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

People with diabetes will go blind and lose their legs?

How to avoid complications Control blood glucose Control blood pressure Avoid smoking Person with Diabetes Health Professionals

Screening for Complications

Food Myths

Can only have diabetic foods?

Dietitians are the Food Police!

People with diabetes can’t eat sugar? Should only eat small amounts of carbohydrate?

Healthy eating is for everyone with or without diabetes Food Groups Healthy eating is for everyone with or without diabetes

People with diabetes shouldn’t play sport?

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!

Diabetes is contagious? Absolutely not Autoimmune, genetic and lifestyle factors

Only overweight people get Type 2 diabetes Not True

A person with Type 2 has not looked after their diabetes properly if they need insulin

Beta Cells produce insulin in the pancreas In Type 2 diabetes the beta cells are gradually dying

Cumbria Diabetes

In Cumbria we offer education courses to people with diabetes

Type 1

Type 2 Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed

At risk of diabetes

Diabetes the Reality……. Live the life you want with diabetes and NOT living a life ruled by diabetes