True or False
True or False: You can't catch Diabetes from someone else.
True. Diabetes cannot be passed from person to person like a cold.
What is the amount of exercise recommended for someone with Diabetes?
30 minutes 3 times a week!
What is one of the first things recommended for someone diagnosed with Diabetes?
Starting a healthy nutrition plan
What is the hormone associated with Diabetes?
Insulin
Are all chocolates made equal?
This is not true! Some chocolates are healthier than others! For example, dark chocolate!
True or False: Diet has nothing to do with Diabetes
False. A healthy and balanced diet is one important part of managing diabetes. An unbalanced diet can lead to worse diabetes!
How does exercise benefit someone with type 1 diabetes?
It increases insulin sensitivity which makes it easier for the body to process carbs.
What can play a key role in managing Diabetes?
Exercise and an active lifestyle.
What is one symptom of high blood sugar?
Remember the 3 Ps, polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria or excessive hunger, excessive thirst, and excessive peeing.
A person with diabetes cannot eat chocolate at all.
This is not true! Diabetics can eat chocolate too but in moderation!
True or False: Insulin cures Diabetes.
False. Insulin helps glucose/sugar out of the blood and into the body to be used for energy but it doesn't cure Diabetes.
What is important to do before, during, and after physical activity?
Check your blood glucose levels. If they fall to low it can cause Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar.
When you are sick, it is important to...
Drink clear liquids, check glucose level more often, and take medicine regularly
What is one symptom of low blood sugar?
Confusion, vision changes, sweating, and more
No! Even if a chocolate type if healthier, too much of any chocolate is bad for you! Remember that it is okay to eat chocolate on occasion but there is always a balance!
True or False: Eating too much sugar causes Type 1 diabetes.
False: Type 1 diabetes happens when the pancreas cannot make insulin normally.
What is important to wear during exercise and physical activity as well as day to day life?
A medical identification bracelet that alerts others about the diabetes, should an emergency occur. Good fitting shoes especially for diabetics.
Who should be aware of your diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes?
Any teachers, coaches, nurses, or people in charge so they can get you help when you need it.
Why are we concerned about cuts and wounds for a diabetic patient?
High blood sugar levels can affect blood flow and cause nerve damage, which makes healing difficult.
How much added sugar should a person have a day?
For adult males: 36 grams of added sugar per day
For adult females: 25 grams of added sugar per day
True or false: Type 2 Diabetics do not make enough insulin in their body
False, this condition is for type 1 diabetics! Type 2 diabetics normally make enough insulin but the cells in their body do not respond to the insulin!
For type 1 diabetics, what is important to keep handy while exercising?
When you exercise your blood sugar levels can go down. As a result, it is important to keep healthy snacks and drinks such as crackers and cheese or peanut butter to bring up your blood sugar levels.
When going out to eat what is an easy way to plan and prepare?
Many restaurants post their menus online. Check and see what nutritional information they have and what will be better for your diet.
How can diabetes be life threatening? (Hint: hands and feet)
Diabetes can cause vision loss and foot ulcers
What are 3 benefits of dark chocolate compared to other kinds of chocolate?
1) Less added sugar!
2) Contains antioxidants called flavanols
3) Contain more fiber!