DIABETES CARE

Debunking the Misconceptions of Diabetes--Myth 3

By Michele C. Hollow @michelechollow
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July 21, 2017
Germany --- Pregnant woman holding insulin pen  --- Image by © Doc-Stock/Corbis

Myth: All people with diabetes need insulin.

Fact: That’s true for type 1, but not for type 2. People with type 2 diabetes can manage their diabetes with diet and exercise. Some may need medication, and some may eventually take insulin.

 

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Updated:  

February 28, 2020

Reviewed By:  

Janet O’Dell, RN