Where some broaching topics like drug abuse and sex, are usually in discussion, people should definitely got to know more about HIV, its causes, symptoms, myths and facts. This awareness is a vital aspect and the conversation should be open and clear.

Let us debunk the reality behind some common beliefs for HIV/AIDS.

• A person is always aware if he’s HIV- It is not necessary that a person is aware of the facts, if he/she is HIV positive. In fact around 1.1 million people in US are HIV infected and most of them remain unaware of the fact. Many of the people with this infection feel healthy as others. People usually think like “I can’t have HIV” as you don’t do anything improper. But this is one of the biggest myths that are associated with denial.
  

• HIV and AIDS are same- HIV is a virus infection that may or may not convert into AIDS. A person can live with HIV for years without developing AIDS.
  

• A Person is Safe not being in “High Risk Group”- High risk groups include prostitutes, men having sex with other men, needle sharers. Most of the people think that just that they don’t belong to any of these; they don’t need an HIV test. But you can get this virus from anywhere such as your partner has slept sometime with a HIV positive person without your knowledge. There no hallmark certificate to anything.
  

• Both of us are HIV Positive- If this is the case, even then you are not allowed to have unprotected sex as you may have different virus infections, and having unsafe sex means you will be transmitting more infections and STDs to each other.
  

• HIV Transmission by Antiretroviral Drugs is Impossible- It is possible, but how. Drugs usually lower the amount of viruses but when someone gets infected with new strain of virus, which is resistant to the drugs and even can stimulate AIDS.
  

• Don’t think that your Doctor might have tested you- You doctor will always talk to you before testing you for HIV positive infection. You should get yourself checkedregularly for proper examination.

• HIV can’t be Transmitted through Oral Sex- Vaginal sex has been associated with less risk factors of getting HIV than oral sex.

So don’t take this infection lightly and better be aware and practice caution.

Diabetes has become a very common disease these days and you can find one person suffering from diabetes in almost every street. But perhaps you are not aware with the factors which cause diabetes. Diabetes is caused when our body cells become unable to use insulin for converting glucose into energy or the production of insulin reduces in the body.

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You can treat this condition by learning more about this condition. Keep reading below for learning how to cope with diabetes if you have been diagnosed with diabetes recently.

Diagnosis-

The most important thing is to follow your doctor’s advice. Most people don’t believe the fact that they are suffering from diabetes and they take the condition lightly and don’t follow the suggestions and medications which the doctor suggests to them. Try not to be one of these people as this carelessness can result in poor eye sight, loss of limb or even death. A doctor will always suggest the best for your health so if you don’t want to follow his advice then you can go for advice from another place but keep this in your mind that you are playing with your life.

Record

Keep a record of your daily activities and diet. Check how different changes in your lifestyle affect the symptoms of diabetes. It will help you in keeping a track of foods and exercises which are helping you in bringing the level of sugar down. You can also set different goals every month to bring the level of sugar down to a specific point. It will be a great step for coping with diabetes.

Diet

A healthy diet is treatment of almost every disease and diabetes is not an exception. A healthy diet will surely help you control diabetes. Your doctor may also suggest you some healthy foods to reduce the blood sugar levels. Sometimes diabetes is caused by poor diet and if you don’t bring changes in your diet then it may worsen the condition.

Weight Check

Excess weight is another factor that can be dangerous for you if you are a patient of diabetes, so make it your motive to lose weight by following regular exercise.

If you follow these things then you might be able to reverse diabetes or a life with diabetes can be a hell for you. So it’s no time to shock, it is time to fight against diabetes for you.