Hi Everyone, this week we handle Myth Number 2: Diabetes only happens to old or really overweight people, or those with a family history-FALSE

This is a favorite of mine because I hear it all the time, usually from a patient who just cannot believe they really have Diabetes.

Now, it is true that many people with high sugars are very overweight or obese. They also are more likely to have a family member with diabetes. It is also true that your chances of developing diabetes increase as you get older. HOWEVER, it is very (more…)