Which statement about diabetes is false?

• A. Diabetes can be cured
• B. Diabetes may affect eyes, kidneys, and /or heart
• C. Diet and exercise can help control diabetes
• D. Diabetes is caused when the body doesn't produce or effectively use its own insulin

Answer: (A)

Diabetes is a chronic condition that is managed rather than cured for most people. The statement claiming it can be cured is not correct because medical care focuses on keeping blood sugar under control and preventing complications through medications, meal planning, physical activity, and regular monitoring. While some people with type 2 diabetes may achieve remission after substantial weight loss or certain surgeries, this is not a guaranteed cure and isn’t the standard way diabetes is described in practice.

Other statements reflect well-established truths: diabetes can affect the eyes, kidneys, and heart through complications like retinopathy, nephropathy, and cardiovascular disease. Diet and exercise help control diabetes by improving how the body uses insulin and by lowering blood glucose, supporting weight management and overall health. Diabetes is caused when the body doesn’t produce insulin or doesn’t use insulin effectively, which covers both type 1 (little or no insulin) and type 2 (insulin resistance and often reduced production).