Diabetes
What is the hormone involved in diabetes?
Insulin
Which type of diabetes does weight control and increased physical activity help prevent?
Type 2
What does A1C test for?
Blood sugar levels
True or False: You should check your feet often if you have Diabetes
True! Diabetes increases risk of foot ulcers and foot infections.
What bear species is known for white fur?
Polar bear
What is a test that measures a person's average blood glucose level over the past two to three months?
AC1
How much physical activity should you get every day?
30 minutes
True or False
A1C tests your blood sugar levels for the past 3 months
True
Diabetes can cause problems with your eyes and vision. What problem does diabetes cause in our eyes?
Blurred vision
What's the largest living animal
Blue whale
What is the main organ involved with diabetes?
Pancreas
What type of diabetes is not preventable?
Type 1
What percentage should your A1C be lower than?
5.7 %
True of False: Diabetes increases your risk of having heart problems, stroke, and high blood pressure.
True! It increases all of these risks.
Which sea creature has the ability to regrow its arms? Hint (it has 5 arms).
Starfish
What is the term for high blood sugar?
Hyperglycemia
What should you decrease in your diet to prevent diabetes?
Sugar
What part of the body should diabetics check regularly for wounds?
Feet
How can diabetes affect the feeling in your hands and feet?
It can cause numbness and tingling (Neuropathy) which makes it hard to feel them.
How long do turtles live for?
Up to 100 years
Name 3 common symptoms of diabetes
Urinating often, feeling very thirsty, feeling very hungry, extreme fatigue, blurry vision, numbness in hands and feet, weight changes
What are 3 things you can do to decrease your risk of developing diabetes?
Eat healthy, stop smoking, exercise, lose weight
What is a risk for developing high blood sugar?
Smoking, high BP, unhealthy eating, not exercising
What type of medication to treat mental health can cause diabetes?
Antipsychotic medications can cause diabetes!
What animal can jump over 27 feet in one hop?
Kangaroos