DIABETIC TERMS
THIS ORGAN MAKES INSULIN
PANCREAS
THIS IS THE TARGET FOR HGBA1C
<7%
THIS NUMBER OF GRAMS OF CARBOHYDRATE IS CONSIDERED ONE SERVING
15 GRAMS
YOU WASH AND EXAMINE THIS BODY PART DAILY TO AVOID SERIOUS PROBLEMS
YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD EXAMINE THIS AT LEAST ANNUALLY
YOUR FEET
YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR HGBA1C CHECKED THIS OFTEN
EVERY 3-6 MONTHS
THIS ORGAN HAS MANY JOBS INCLUDING MAKING AND STORING GLUCOSE
LIVER
THESE ARE THE ABCs OF DIABETES
A1C, BLOOD PRESSURE, CHOLESTEROL
THIS MACRO NUTRIENT IS THE PREFERRED SOURCE OF ENERGY FOR THE BODY
CARBOHYDRATE
YOU SHOULD HAVE A DILATED EYE EXAM ANNUALLY TO CHECK FOR THIS EYE DISEASE
RETINOPATHY
THIS IS THE PERSON IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT OF YOUR DIABETES MANAGEMENT
YOU!
THIS TERM MEANS HIGH BLOOD SUGAR
HYPERGLYCEMIA
TRUE OR FALSE: DIABETES IS CURABLE
FALSE: DIABETES IS MANAGABLE BUT THERE IS NO CURE
THESE THREE FOOD GROUPS AFFECT THE GLUCOSE THE MOST
STARCH, FRUIT, AND MILK
YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD RUN A URINE TEST ANNUALLY TO CHECK FOR THIS TO BE SURE YOUR KIDNEYS ARE HEALTHY.
MICROALBUMIN OR "BABY PROTEINS"
THIS IS TRUE OF TYPE 2 DIABETES AND IS THE REASON YOU MAY REQUIRE DIFFERENT TREATMENT OVER TIME
TYPE 2 DIABETES IS PROGRESSIVE
THIS TYPE OF DIABETES IS CHARACTERIZED BY INSULIN RESISTANCE
TYPE 2 DIABETES
150 MINUTES
THIS IS THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF MODERATE INTENSITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EACH WEEK.
THIS FOOD GROUP IS A NUTRITIONAL POWERHOUSE AND YOU CAN EAT AS MANY OF THESE AS YOU'D LIKE
VEGETABLES (NON-STARCHY)
THIS IS THE TARGET FOR BLOOD PRESSURE ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
<130/80
THIS IS LIKELY TO HAPPEN TO YOUR GLUCOSE WHEN YOU GET STRESSED OR SICK
HYPERGLYCEMIA
*It is important to monitor your glucose frequently when you are sick and stay hydrated.
*You may need additional medication- even insulin- to manage your glucose if you are in the hospital
THE CREDENTIALS CDCES CAN BE EARNED BY A PERSON WHO SPECIALIZES IN DIABETES EDUCATION. WHAT DOES CDCES STAND FOR?
CERTIFIED DIABETES CARE AND EDUCATION SPECIALIST
THESE ARE THE TARGETS FOR FASTING AND POST MEAL GLUCOSE READINGS
FASTING: 80-130 MG/DL
POST MEAL: <180 MG/DL
IT'S YOUR GRANDCHILD'S BIRTHDAY AND S/HE REALLY WANTS YOU TO HAVE A PIECE OF BIRTHDAY CAKE. THIS IS THE BEST STRATEGY HERE...
PORTION CONTROL OR MODERATION
THIS TYPE OF MEDICATION IS RECOMMENDED TO PROTECT YOUR HEART WHEN YOU HAVE DIABETES
CHOLESTEROL LOWERING STATIN MEDICATIONS
MEDICARE COVERS THIS MANY HOURS OF DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION ANNUALLY
4 HOURS!