Table 2.

Prevalence of myths in the study population

	n= 416
Diabetes occurs because of increased sugar intake	92 (22.1)
Soaking feet in water helps decrease blood sugar level	49 (11.8)
Diabetes occurs because of past sins and can be cured by spiritual treatment	39 (9.4)
Diabetes can be cured by herbal treatment	75 (18.0)
There is no role of diet/ lifestyle measures in cure of diabetes	111 (26.7)
Normal blood sugar level <200	266 (63.9)
Once on drugs and insulin you can have anything	86 (20.7)
Diabetes occurs only in old age	30 (7.2)
Diabetes is contagious	74 (17.8)
No complications can occur even if diabetes is uncontrolled	96 (23.1)

Figures in parentheses are in percentage