Nutrition
True/False: You should avoid carbohydrates if you have diabetes.
What organ is most affected in diabetics?
Pancreas
Over how many months does an A1c test cover?
Three Months
What color ribbon represents diabetes awareness?
Blue
What is the only fruit with seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
Which macronutrient raises blood sugar the most?
Carbohydrates
Blurred vision can be an early sign of what?
High blood sugar/hyperglycemia
What does A1C measure?
Average blood glucose
How did ancient physicians diagnose diabetes?
By tasting the urine of the patient.
Who was the 2nd president of the USA?
John Adams
Which mineral helps with wound healing caused my diabetes mellitus?
Zinc
What is the medical term for extreme hunger?
Name one hormone that helps hypoglycemia
Glucagon
What is one microbe modern synthetic insulin is synthesized from?
What instrument requires more air to play, Tuba or Flute?
Flute
What food is used to calculate the glycemic index of foods?
White bread
What is gastroparesis?
Slowed/delayed gastric emptying due to neuropathy caused by glycosylation of nerves.
What’s the recommended range for normal fasting blood glucose?
70-99mg/dL
What month is National Diabetes Awareness Month?
November
What type of fatty acid is used in Medical Nutrition Therapy for diabetes?
Monounsaturated
What is the critically ill condition of lipolysis generating excess ketone bodies and lowering pH in the body?
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
What is a way of testing blood sugar spikes without needing a blood sample?
Continous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
What does the the suffix "mellitus" mean in Diabetes Mellitus?
Latin for honey "sweet"
What is the part of the eye that contracts in response to changes in light.
Iris