Type 1
How is Type 1 diabetes caused?
You are born with it because it is in your genes
How is Type 2 diabetes caused?
Eating habits or lifestyle choices
Name a healthy habit
Eating fruit, portion control, eating vegetables, exercising, get enough sleep
Name some unhealthy habits
Too much screen time, junk food, sugary drinks, not getting enough sleep, not being active
Type 1
What is a symptom of Type 1 diabetes?
Feeling very thirsty
Not very hungry
Blurry vision
Urinating excessively
How do doctors check for Type 2 diabetes?
Blood tests
How much sleep should the average person get each day?
7-9 hours a day, but it varies
Name some unhealthy drinks
Soda, Juice with added sugar, and alcoholic drinks
Caused by poor lifestyle choices
Type 2
Which is NOT a symptom of Type 1 diabetes?
Fever
Being tired
Urinating a lot
Hungry
Fever
Which is TRUE about type 2 diabetes?
It only affects children
It is impossible to manage
It's the most common type of diabetes
It's the most common type of diabetes
What should you drink every day to keep your body healthy and how much?
Why are diet or zero sugar drinks unhealthy?
The artificial sweeteners in the drinks can actually cause you to crave more sugar.
Which type of diabetes can go into remission?
Type 2
How do people with type 1 diabetes get insulin?
Through shots or an insulin pump
Which age group is Type 2 Diabetes most common in?
Children under 10
Teenagers
Adults over 45
Adults over 45
What should you check on your food labels if you have diabetes?
The sugar content or how much sugar is in the product.
Why is not getting enough sleep an unhealthy habit?
Sleeping is the time that your body uses to repair and heal itself.
Need to take insulin everyday
Type 1
What is the difference between insulin shots and an insulin pump?
Shots are given one at a time or individually and an insulin pump is attached to your body and constantly regulates your insulin
What can help prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
Making healthy lifestyle choices.
Name 3 healthy habits
Getting enough sleep, making healthier food choices, getting exercise, and seeing your doctor regularly for checkups.
No, because some fruits contain an excessive amount of sugar even though it is a natural sugar it can affect a person's sugar levels.
Which type of diabetes do these symptoms relate to?
Very thirsty, fatigue (tired), blurred vision, and frequent urination.
Both type 1 and type 2