What is Diabetes?
Hyperglycemia or Hypoglycemia?
What should I do next?
Complications
Bonus Qs
100

Type 1 Diabetes: Do I produce insulin?

Type 1 diabetes is does not produce insulin

100

150

Hyperglycemia

100

Mrs. Jones is really thirsty, hungry, and cannot stop going to the bathroom. She has diabetes and always keeps her purse with her glucose meter with her.

(What do you think she should do next?)

Check her blood sugar! It sounds like Mrs. Jones may have hyperglycemia and may need to take her insulin.


100

What is True or False: Diabetes can lead to cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, blindness, and nerve damage

True!

100

How often should I go get my eyes checked if I have diabetes?

At least once a year if you do not have any complications or changes.

200

Type 2 diabetes: Do I produce insulin?

Yes I do! Sometimes it is not enough or not very effective.

200

40

Hypoglycemia


200

Mr. Jones has diabetes type 2. He has felt really dizzy and sweaty. He can't stop shaking and was really grumpy.

(what do you think he should do?)

Check his blood sugar! It sounds like Mr. Jones is having hypoglycemia and may need a drink of applejuice or a quick sugar to get his blood sugar up.
200

What are common heart problems diabetics are at risk for?

Hypertension, Coronary artery disease

200

How often should a diabetic see a podiatrist (foot doctor)?

At least once a year if you do not have any complications or changes.

300

What causes type 1 Diabetes?

Sometimes genetics. We are not completely sure but people are born with type 1 diabetes.
300

90


Normal fasting glucose

300

Mr. Jones checked his blood sugar and it was 45. What do you think he should do next?

Have an applejuice or orange juice! He is currently having hypoglycemia and needs to get his sugar up quick. 
300

What is the term for numbness and tingling in my feet or hands?

Neuropathy

300

How can I take care of my feet as a diabetic?

- properly fitting shoes

- non constricting socks

- daily washing and complete drying of my feet every day

- careful inspection of my feet

400

What are some causes of type 2 diabetes?

1. My lifestyle and how I eat

2. Whether I am getting enough exercise

3. Genetic factors

400

250

hyperglycemia

400

Mr. Jones is a type 2 diabetic. He checked his blood sugar and it was 45. He drank 1 apple juice and felt a lot better. 

(is there anything else he should do?)

Eat a snack like peanut butter crackers! It is good he drank an apple juice to get his sugar up. The peanut butter crackers will keep his sugars within a normal range so he can make it to meal time. 

400

I don't produce enough insulin or effective insulin if I am what type of diabetic?

Type 2

400

How often should I be physically active a day?

30- 60 minutes

500

What would put me at risk for type 2 diabetes?

  • Poor diet, Sedentary lifestyle, Obesity, Hypertension, African Americans, Latin Americans

500

60

hypoglycemia

500
Mrs. Jones is a type 1 diabetic. She checked her sugar and it was 420. She took her insulin but still does not feel right. So she checked her sugar again and it was 450. What should she do next?

Call her doctor immediately! If her blood sugar continues to run high it can cause severe complications.

500

I produce no insulin if I am what type of diabetic?

Type 1

500

True or false: Diabetes can be cured.

False. It is not curable but it is manageable through medications, diet, and exercise. 

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