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Brown sugar, honey, and jaggery healthy? Doctor debunks biggest diabetes myths

Diabetes myths are misleading many. Dr Sudhir Kumar highlights that one in nine adults has diabetes, often unknowingly. Genetics, obesity, and inactivity contribute, not just sugar. Thin individuals are not immune. Insulin is a treatment, not failure. Age is no longer a barrier, with younger adults increasingly diagnosed. Early detection and accurate information are crucial for long-term health.

26 Feb 2026 4:38 pm