Since 1991, World Diabetes Day is commemorated on 14 th November every year. This year, the WHO is focusing on improving equitable access to diabetes care worldwide. In addition, this year’s campaign also aims to spread awareness about minimizing the risk of diabetes complications in patients. We present the following myths and facts about the latest developments in diabetes management. Myth 1 : Bariatric surgery is a type of cosmetic surgery.
Fact : Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure for weight loss and ameliorating obesity-related comorbidities. Liposuction and body contouring procedures are examples of cosmetic surgeries. Myth 2 : There is no FDA regulation for the mobile apps used for diabetes management. Fact : The FDA regulates higher-risk apps like those used for calculating insulin doses. The FDA does not regulate low-risk apps offering diabetes support and health…
