don’t sugarcoat it!
Term for high sugar in your bloodstream
hyperglycemia
This type of diabetes is preventable with lifestyle modifications and possible medication therapy
type 2 diabetes
The hormone that regulates blood sugar
insulin
Important nutrient is found in foods like bread, pasta, and rice and can affect blood sugar levels
carbohydrates
Diabetes Awareness Month
November
Organ that makes insulin, the hormone that regulates your blood sugar
Pancreas
This type of diabetes has a quick onset and usually affects younger people
type 1 diabetes
Device used to measure blood sugar
Glucometer
The term for a meal plan that helps control blood sugar levels and includes a balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
balanced diet or a diabetic meal plan
Resources to find Diabetes information
American Diabetes Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
A1c meaning
measures three months of glucose levels
Number of classifications (types) of diabetes
3
Warning signs of diabetes
Frequent urination, feeling very thirsty/hungry despite eating, fatigue, blurry vision, slow-healing cuts/bruises, weight loss despite eating more, tingling/numbness in hands or feet
Name a non-starchy vegetable that’s often recommended for people with diabetes
broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, or any other non-starchy vegetable
Blood glucose level when it’s been over 8 hours without food.
fasting glucose
Low blood sugar signs and symptoms
shaky, sweaty, confused, nervous, tachycardia
The onset of type 2 diabetes during pregnancy
gestational diabetes
Ways to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
healthy diet, regular exercise, reduced stress
true or false: people with diabetes should completely avoid all sweets and desserts
false
Common place to get blood to measure blood sugar
fingertip
ABC’s of diabetes
A1c, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol
T or F: Only those who have a high body weight (overweight or obese) can develop diabetes
False → But they are predisposed
The term for nerve damage resulting from uncontrolled diabetes
Diabetic neuropathy
term for a naturally occurring sugar found in fruits and dairy products
fructose
Foods that help prevent diabetes and promote overall health
Diabetes supefoods