Monitoring Glucose
According to the ADA what should your fasting glucose be?
What is a normal fasting glucose 80-130mg/dl
Foot Care
When should I check my feet - Every Day
When you give insulin for a meal what type of insulin is it.
What is insulin is taken for a meal it is referred to as fast-acting, short-acting or meal-time insulin
Fruits, cereal, bread and starchy veggies
What are carbohydrates.
Losing Weight
What helps lower blood sugar levels.
What is a good blood sugar after eating 1-2 hour <180
The most common complication of diabetes is
What is Heart Disease
How does metformin in the body work
It decreases the amount of glucose produced by the liver.
Food Label
What is a serving size
Walking
What type of exercise is good after eating.
Signs and symptoms of high blood sugars
What is hyperglycemia
Retinopathy
What term describes eye disease
The GLP-1 medications help the body
What medication helps release insulin when glucose is high and lowers the amount of glucose produced by the liver once weekly
22 grams of sugar
What is the number of teaspoons an average person eats in a day?
20-30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week
How often should I exercise.
A1c
What is the goal for an A1c <7%.
Over time high blood sugar levels _____ blood vessels
What damages
When stopping or changing diabetes medications.
When to talk to your health provider.
15 grams of carbs
What is a serving size of carbs
Increased energy, relieves stress, keeps joints flexible, lowers risk for heart diseas and stroke
What are the benfits of exercise.
Illness, infections, steroid use, stress
What can make your blood sugar levels go up.
Eye appointment
When should I see an eye doctor.
Insulin pumps, injection and pens
What different ways of administering insulin.
3-5 ounces of fish, chicken or lean beef
What is protein
Aerobic Exercise
What helps your insulin work better and improves blood flow.