Diabetes Basics
True or False: All patients with Diabetes require insulin
False
The normal goal for my blood sugar levels on an empty stomach is between __________
BG 80-130 mg/dl
My blood sugar may be too low if it drops below this number
70 mg/dl
When I am sick, I need to do this more often
Monitor blood sugar levels
Weigh yourself
Monitor temperature
Name a yellow (or white) starchy vegetable
What is Corn
True or False: Type 2 Diabetes is the result of an impaired response to insulin in the blood stream
True
The normal goal for my blood sugar 2 hours after starting to eat is less than ______
180 mg/dl
3 symptoms of low blood sugar include
Shaking, Sweating, Nervousness, Irritability, Confusion, Dizziness, Hunger
I should avoid ________ when my blood sugar levels are lower than normal
Driving, intense physical activity
Carbohydrates break down to ____ in the body
What is Glucose/"Sugar"
Name two risk factors for developing Type 2 diabetes
Being Overweight, 45 years or older, having a parent or sibling with diabetes, being physically active less than 3/week, History of gestational diabetes or Prediabetes, being of certain races or ethnicities (AA/Hispanic/Latino/American Indian/Alaska native/Some pacific Islanders/Asian Americans)
True or False: The higher the A1c value, the healthier the level of blood glucose/sugar
False
Eat or drink 15grams of carbohydrates
Always bring this with you when traveling
Diabetes supplies/medication kit
Sugars, starches and ____ are all considered types of carbohydrates
What is fiber
Match the "Type" of Diabetes with the underlying condition:
Not enough insulin is produced // Impaired response to the insulin produce by the pancreas
Not enough insulin = Type 1
Impaired response to insulin = Type 2
Two ways to help keep your blood sugar from getting too high
Healthy eating plan, Intentional physical activity, Taking medications as prescribed, Monitoring blood sugar, and Limiting starchy carbohydrates
Two examples of quick acting carbohydrates
4 glucose tablets // 4 ounces fruit juice // 4 ounces regular soda // 4 piece of hard candy
Three items to keep on hand in case of illness
Water // Anti-diarrheal, Pain reliever, Thermometer // Juice boxes, Regular soft drinks or Sports drinks // Canned soup // Unsweetened applesauce
Raspberries and bananas are fruit high in this type of carbohydrate
What is Fiber
A1C is an estimate of your average blood glucose/sugar over how much time
what is 3 months
If I am sick, my blood sugar will likely _______
Be higher than normal (Assuming you are still eating, etc)
Changes with what types of activities can cause my normal pattern of blood glucose/sugar levels to change
Different eating habits // Taking medications other than a way prescribed // Different physical activity routine // Becoming sick // New onset of stress
Do this if you live in an area prone to natural disasters
Keep an insulated, waterproof diabetes disaster kit ready (similar to travel kit, plus names of prescriptions, contact information of providers, pharmacy, and emergency contact)
Name 2 ways that fiber helps people with diabetes:
1 - does not cause a spike in blood glucose levels // 2 - slows transit through the GI tract to help one feel fuller longer, and may eat less // 3 -high fiber foods tend to be low in calories