Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) means managing the disease every day while navigating its complexities. That’s why dispelling common myths and misconceptions is so important. They can make life even harder for people living with T1D.
We’re always working to create greater awareness about T1D to help people living with the disease and those at risk of developing it. This knowledge can be lifesaving.
So, let’s play a T1D edition of Two Truths and a Lie to test what you know.
In each of the questions below, you see three statements about life with T1D. Only two answers to each question are true. Your challenge is to separate fact from fiction and identify the lie. Are you ready?
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A. T1D occurs when the immune system attacks the cells that produce insulin
B. Certain genes and family history can increase the likelihood of developing T1D
C. Poor diet and lifestyle choices lead to a T1D diagnosis
A. Living with T1D requires frequently checking blood sugar
B. T1D management only requires an occasional insulin shot when symptoms arise
C. Counting carbs is necessary to determine how much insulin a person needs
A. The emotional effects of T1D do not need to be managed on a regular basis because there are more important things to keep track of
B. Living with T1D can lead to unique mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and diabetes distress
C. People living with T1D must make an average of 180 extra decisions per day to manage the disease
Check your answers
Now it’s time to see how you did by checking your answer.
C. T1D is an autoimmune condition, and a diagnosis is not influenced by diet, lifestyle, or habits.
B. Managing T1D requires far more than an insulin shot from time to time—it involves checking blood sugar throughout the day, counting carbs, and administering insulin.
A. Taking care of mental health while living with T1D is not an afterthought. It’s as important as managing the physical needs of the disease.
We’re committed to ensuring that people affected by this disease always have the information and support they need to live healthy and safely—while we pursue life-changing cures and breakthroughs every day.
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