The Human Body
Insulin is a hormone that is produced by this organ
Pancreas
Family history of diabetes, increased age, lack of exercise, obesity and increased abdominal measurement can be ______ ________ for diabetes.
Risk Factors
IT is good to keep ________ with you in case your sugar gets too low when exercising
fast acting sugar (candy, glucose tabs, sugar packet, glucose gel)
Three main nutrients that make up foods are Protein, fat and _______
Carbohydrates
The best place to inject insulin (for best absorption) is in the ____________
abdomen
Blood flows to the whole body through veins and this other type of blood vessel
Arteries
_____ is the key that unlocks the cell so sugar can be used
Insulin
You should not exercise if your blood sugar is greater than _______
250
One way to measure the right portion of food is:
Hand method, plate method or measuring cups
True or False: It is ok to put a plastic container with needles in recycling bins
FALSE
Put in the regular trash or designated needle disposal site.
This organ removes toxins from the blood and stores extra glucose
Liver
In this type of diabetes, the pancreas produces insulin but it doesn't work properly.
Type 2
It is important to check your _____ before and after exercise to make sure there are no injuries
FEET
You can find how many servings are in a product on this:
Food label
Salmon, walnuts, olive oil, avocado are examples of what?
Foods with good fats
These organs control fluid levels in the body by removing salts and water from the blood.
Kidneys
This type of diabetes develops in some women during pregnancy
Gestational
It is recommended that you have consistent physical activity plan ____ x a week
five
Half of your plate should be these types of food
vegetables
True or false: It is ok to share diabetes medication with a friend if you are both diabetic
FALSE
This organ pumps blood to every part of the body
The heart
In this type of Diabetes the pancreas does not produce insulin
Type 1
This type of exercise increases muscle mass and strength
resistance
One serving (15 grams of carbohydrates) of cooked rice is ______ cup
1/2 cup
Unmanaged stress can cause your blood sugar to ______
Increase, go up