The Manila Times

The hard truth and myths about diabetes

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MYTH: Truth:

Diabetes is not a serious disease. Diabetes is a chronic ailment that may result to life-threatenin­g health complicati­ons. According to World Health Organizati­on, about 760 million people will have been

Eating too much sugar causes diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetics and unknown factors that trigger the onset of the disease while type 2 diabetes is caused by genetics and other lifestyle factors.

Some people may have “just a tinge” or a “little” diabetes.

Anyone who has diabetes is at risk of getting serious complicati­ons.

Many people do not know

Myth: Truth: Myth: Truth:

much about the disease but with proper diet, exercise and medical management, the natural herbs in Cogent db+ may provide effective and safe nutritiona­l support. People having problems with their blood sugar levels may gain health supplement. Cogent db+ is available in the local market.

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