By exercising regularly, eating healthy, checking my blood sugar, taking my medicines, and following up with my doctor, I am ______ my risk for complications.
What is lowering?
100
The general number of rapid acting carbohydrates I should eat if my blood sugar is low.
What is 15 grams?
100
This clear substance, taken orally, is helpful when blood sugar is high.
What is water?
100
The nutrient that is healthy for me, but causes my blood sugar to rise, especially if I eat too much of it. Examples are grains, fruit, milk, yogurt, beans, peas, and bread.
What is a carbohydrate?
100
The device that tells me what my blood sugar is. It is recommended that I use it 2-4 times per day. The ladies at DCC want me to bring this with me at every visit!!
What is a blood sugar meter? (Glucometer)
200
The number one complication of diabetes.
What is heart disease?
200
The worry about my ability to control things. It raises my blood sugar.
What is stress?
200
A medication that is injected to prevent and treat high blood sugars.
What is insulin?
200
The mineral that can elevated blood pressure and put you at risk for heart disease if you eat too much. Hint: it is found in fast food, chips, processed foods, and in a "shaker".
What is sodium?
200
Typically develops in people who have a family history, are older than 45, overweight/obese, and do not exercise regularly. Hint: type of diabetes.
What is type 2 diabetes?
300
If I use a mirror to look at these daily, I can reduce my risk of complications.
What are feet?
300
Lowing interest in things I used to love, feeling down and not wanting to do anything.
What is depression?
300
The thing I can do to lower my blood sugar and make my cells less resistant to insulin.
What is exercise?
300
The number of grams of carbohydrates in 1 cup of rice.
What is 45 grams?
300
Typically develops in people who are under age 30, have a family history of autoimmune disease, not caused by weight or diet. Hint: type of diabetes.
What is type 1 diabetes? (juvenile diabetes)
400
The name of one lab test that measures my average blood sugar for three months.
What is HbA1c? (Hemoglobin A1c)
400
The ounces of juice I have to drink to equal 15 grams of carbohydrates.
What is 4 ounces?
(2 ounces for a dark colored juice!)
400
This medication used for inflammation can cause my blood sugar to go up.
What are steroids?
400
The types of fat(s) that contribute to heart disease and increased cholesterol.
What is saturated (and/or trans) fat?
400
The American Association of Diabetes Educators recommendation for HbA1c goal.
What is 6.5%.
500
When I have diabetes, my risk for having this doubles.
What is a heart attack?
500
The hormone that is given by injection, when you find someone unconscious from low blood sugar. People with Type 1 or who are on insulin should have this.
What is glucagon?
500
The toxin released when my body breaks down fat for fuel when my sugar can't get to my cells because of a lack of insulin.
What are ketones?
500
Foods commonly found in the aisles of grocery stores in boxes, bags, and cans that cause my blood sugar to rise rapidly.
What are processed foods? (refined carbohydrates)
500
A common pill for diabetes that does not cause weight gain, helps with insulin resistance, and doesn't cause blood sugar to go too low. It can sometimes cause nausea or stomachache.