India, Jan. 3 -- Diabetes is one of the most common chronic illnesses that affects people of all ages across the globe. The condition arises when the level of glucose in the blood, also known as blood sugar, becomes unchecked.

Glucose is our primary source of energy. It is transported from the bloodstream to the various cells with the help of the hormone insulin, which is produced by the pancreas.

According to the NIH, individuals get diagnosed with diabetes when their pancreas does not produce sufficient amounts of insulin, or does not utilise it properly. In the long run, the disease raises the risk of damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart.

With the disease becoming extremely common, many myths have arisen about it over the ...