Monitoring
Diabetic Terms
Food and Nutrition
Routine Care
Disease Process
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Critical test for looking at long term glucose control.
What is HbA1c
100
The hormone produced in the body that helps to move glucose from the blood into the cells.
What is Insulin
100
This carbohydrate choice contains the bran, germ, and endosperm, so you get all of the nutrients that it has to offer.
What is a Whole Grain.
100
This hormonal change in women may lead to blood glucose levels that are out of control. Women with diabetes are also at risk for experiencing this life change earlier.
What is Menopause.
100
Myth or Fact: Once diagnosed with "Pre-diabetes" there is nothing I can do to stop diabetes from developing. If Myth, what can I do?
What is Myth! People with pre-diabetes can help prevent diabetes by eating healthy and being active, and getting to a healthy weight.
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This liquid is used to ensure that your blood glucose monitor is working correctly.
What is control solution.
200
A method of meal planning for people with diabetes based on counting the number of grams of carbohydrate in food.
What is Carbohydrate Counting.
200
This carbohydrate has many different names and can be recognize on labels because their chemical names also end in "-ose." For example glucose, sucrose, fructose, lactose, and maltose.
What is Sugar.
200
The number of days the American Diabetic Association recommends in its emergency preparedness plan that a diabetic should have supplies for such ase oral medication, insulin, insulin delivery supplies, lancets, extra batteries for your meter and/or pump, and a quick-acting source of glucose.
What is Three Days.
200
Half of all people with diabetes have some form of this nerve damage. It is more common in those who have had the disease for a number of years and can lead to many kinds of problems. If you keep your blood glucose levels on target, you may help prevent or delay nerve damage.
What is Peripheral Neuropathy
300
People with diabetes are at risk for nerve problems and amputations of their lower limbs. For this reason, it is important to check these daily.
What is your feet.
300
A condition that occurs when one's blood glucose is lower than normal, usually less than 70 mg/dL. Signs include hunger, nervousness, shakiness, perspiration, dizziness or light-headedness, sleepiness, and confusion.
What is Hypoglycemia.
300
This indigestible part of plant foods contributes to digestive health, helps to keep you regular, and helps to make you feel full and satisfied after eating.
What is Fiber.
300
The signs and symptoms of this potential complication in diabetics are frequent urination and increased thirst.
What is high blood sugar.
300
I am an organ involved If you have diabetes.
What is the Pancreas
400
This important tool in monitoring blood sugar should never be shared.
What is a lancet.
400
A condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but are not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. People with this condition are at increased risk for developing Type 2 diabetes and for heart disease and stroke.
What is Pre-Diabetes
400
They are high in fiber giving you about 1/3 of your daily requirement in just a ½ cup, and are also good sources of magnesium, potassium, and protein. An American Diabetes Association super food!
What are Beans.
400
This liquid is used to check the accuracy of blood glucose meters.
What is Control Solution.
400
Diabetes complications, whether you have type 1 or type 2, can be prevented or delayed by maintaining normal blood sugar and making these two lifestyle modifications.
They are exercise and healthy eating.
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How often should a blood glucose meter be replaced?
What is upgrade meter every 5 years as long as it is working correctly.
500
Iin diabetes, the ongoing process of managing diabetes. Includes meal planning, planned physical activity, blood glucose monitoring, taking diabetes medicines, handling episodes of illness and of low and high blood glucose, managing diabetes when traveling, and more.
What is Self Management.
500
This important part of the diabetic meal plan can help curb hunger while adding a nutritious energy boost to your day. But that means choosing foods wisely and staying away from overly salty and sweet options.
What are Snacks.
500
An individual with diabetes should take special care of this area of their body by having annual exams and checking them daily for any cuts, swelling, or red spots.
What is the Feet.
500
This type of infection of the skin is more common in people with diabetes.
What is Bacterial Infections.
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