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Somya.P
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Hello everyone, how are you doing?π
Type 2 diabetes often comes with unfair stereotypes. Some people believe it's purely caused by βbad eating habitsβ or that it's easy to manage with just willpower. In reality, type 2 diabetes involves complex genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.π§¬πββοΈ
π Have you ever been frustrated by misconceptions people have about living with diabetes?
π What's the biggest myth you wish people understood about type 2 diabetes?
π How do you usually respond when someone makes a hurtful or ignorant comment?
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