The Diabetes Myth Quiz

Sixteen claims heard every week in our clinic. True or false? Most people miss at least three.

16 claims heard in the clinic. Answer each one, read why, and see how your household scores.

The quiz needs JavaScript. The twelve claims are below — every answer is on the myths page.

Starting insulin means the last stage of diabetes has come.

Insulin injections damage the kidneys.

Jaggery (vellam/sharkkara) is a safe, natural substitute for sugar.

Soaking raisins overnight removes their sugar.

Kanji is watery and light, so it is good for blood sugar.

A slow evening stroll counts as diabetes exercise.

Bitter gourd or fenugreek juice can replace diabetes tablets.

Sugar-free biscuits and sweets can be eaten freely.

To control diabetes, rice must be stopped completely.

Thin people don't get diabetes.

If I feel fine, my sugar must be under control.

Pazhankanji (overnight rice) digests more slowly than fresh hot rice.

Chewing two leaves of the 'insulin plant' daily can replace insulin injections or tablets.

Karupatti (palm jaggery) is medicinal and safe for sugar patients.

Sugar-free sweetener tablets are slow poison and worse than sugar.

If a herbal sugar product controls your readings dramatically, it proves the herbs are powerful.

General education, not personal medical advice. For your own plan, consult your doctor.