The dictionary says a myth is a "false belief" or an "imaginary story." Myths most often grow up around things that are important. Or around things that are hard to understand. Well, diabetes certainly qualifies on both counts! If some of what people believe about diabetes isn't true, it can cause them to make poor decisions. Or they may be working harder than they have to because they don't know their options. This engaging and irreverent little book will help people with diabetes find any myths that are complicating their lives. Then the truth behind every whopper is explained. Anyone who still believes that "people with diabetes can't eat sugar," or that "my doctor takes care of my diabetes," needs this book!

Diabetes Myths, Misconceptions and Big Fat Lies! Is the patient text for the adult diabetes education course, Discovering Diabetes™, developed by Betty Brackenridge and her DMTC co-founder Kris Swenson, RN, CDE. Also available in Spanish and in a Native American Version, Diabetes? Myth or Truth?