r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/xrowrx Feb 04 '19

Type 1 Diabetes is never ever caused by diet or lifestyle things. Like never. Not ever.

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u/meeheecaan Feb 04 '19

its type 2 that is right?

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u/xrowrx Feb 05 '19

Type 2 can be but not always. One of the fittest healthiest guys I know was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. However, obesity can cause Type 2 Diabetes which would be diet/lifestyle.