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True or false...
Drinking water can help with managing your blood sugar levels.
What is True?
Drinking lots of water helps your kidneys to eliminate extra sugar in your blood and supports your health.
True or false...feeling really hungry is a classic sign of hypoglycemia.
What is true?
Classic signs of hypoglycemia include shakiness, sweating, hunger, confusion, weakness, pale skin, headaches, seizures, dizziness, and irritability.
Which of these foods are high in carbohydrates?
A. Chicken
B. Broccoli
C. Bread
D. Cheese
What is C...bread?
Chicken, broccoli, and cheese are not high in carbohydrates.
What will happen if hyperglycemia is not treated?
A. Your blood sugar will eventually go down
B. You will feel hyper
C. You might get sick and need medical attention
D. Your blood sugar will stay high
If you are experiencing hyperglycemia for too long, it can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis, which requires you to go to the hospital to be treated.
True or false...if you use too much insulin, your blood sugar will drop too low.
What is true?
If too much insulin is used, your blood sugar will drop too low and you will start experiencing hypoglycemia symptoms
True or false...
People with diabetes can't eat dessert or sweets
What is False?
People with diabetes may have to limit their sweets according to what their blood sugar levels are, but this does not mean they can never eat sweets.
Which is NOT a symptom of hypoglycemia?
A. Shaking
B. Sneezing
C. Feeling confused
D. Sweating
What is B...Sneezing?
Which of these foods contain healthy carbohydrates?
A. Apples
B. Cupcakes
C. Soda
D. Cheetos
What is A...apples?
Fruits are great sources of healthy carbohydrates.
True or false...having a cold can cause your blood sugar to be too high.
What is true?
When you're sick, your body is releasing hormones in order to fight off the infection and deal with the stress on your body. These hormones also cause your blood sugar to rise
True or false...you can take insulin as a pill
What is false?
If you took insulin as a pill, your stomach would break it down too quickly and it would not be effective. Insulin is given either through a pump or an injection.
Your blood sugar is low and theses are your options for food...which is the best option to raise your blood sugar?
A. Toast with peanut butter
B. A salad
C. Juice
D. Almonds
What is C...juice?
Juice is the best option because it is a fast acting carbohydrate.
True or false...drinking a glass of water will quickly fix hypoglycemia.
Water will not fix hypoglycemia...drinking juice or eating some type of carbohydrate will.
True or false...fruits and vegetables contain carbohydrates.
What is true?
Even though fruits and vegetables do not contain a lot of carbohydrates compared to other foods, they still contain carbs.
Which of these symptoms is a sign of hyperglycemia?
A. Thirst
B. Blurry vision
C. Fatigue
D. All of the above
What is D...all of the above?
Thirst, blurry vision, and fatigue are all signs of hyperglycemia.
What happens if you don't use enough insulin?
A. Your blood sugar will be too high
B. Your blood sugar will be too low
C. Your blood sugar will eventually regulate
D. Nothing will happen
What is A...your blood sugar will be too high
Insulin moves the excess sugar from the blood into the cells, so if there is not enough insulin...the sugar will remain in the blood and your blood sugar will still be too high.
Which of these foods are a good protein choice that will not significantly impact your blood sugar?
A. French fries
B. Grilled chicken
C. Yogurt
D. Cereal
What is B...grilled chicken?
Grilled chicken is high in protein so it will keep you full longer and has little effect to your blood sugar levels.
Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
A. Shakiness and sweating
B. Excessive thirst
C. Frequent urination
D. Slow heart rate
What is A...shakiness and sweating?
Your body will become shaky, sweaty, and your heart rate will increase in efforts to increase your blood sugar levels.
Which of these foods has the least amount of carbohydrates?
A. Rice
B. Potato
C. Pasta
D. Grilled chicken
What is D...grilled chicken?
Which of these can lead to hyperglycemia?
A. Stress
B. Forgetting to use your insulin
C. Eating too much sugar
D. All of the above
What is D...all of the above?
Stress, not using insulin, and eating too much sugar are all reasons why you could be experiencing hyperglycemia. Along with not enough exercise, and having a cold/illness
Which organ creates insulin?
A. Lungs
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Pancreas
What is D...pancreas?
The pancreas produces insulin
Why are high fiber foods recommended to people with diabetes?
A. They quickly increase your blood sugar levels
B. They provide extra calories
C. They have no nutritional benefit
D. They slow down the absorption of sugars
What is D...they slow down the absorption of sugars?
Fiber helps to stabilize blood sugar levels by slowing down digestion.
5. What can happen if hypoglycemia is not treated?
a) You will feel fine eventually
b) You might faint or have a seizure
c) Your blood sugar will stay the same
d) Your appetite will decrease
What is B...you might faint or have a seizure?
True or false...fiber is a type of carbohydrate that helps keep your blood sugar stable.
What is true?
Fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. Fiber slows down the absorption of sugars, so your blood sugar won't go up too quickly while eating if fiber is in your diet.
Why does hyperglycemia cause blurry vision?
A. Fluid moves in and out of the eye which leads to swelling of the lens, causing blurry vision
B. Your eyes become super dry and itchy, causing blurry vision
C. Extra fluid is being produced in the eyes, making it difficult to see through the fluid
D. The excess sugar in the body causes the lens to be cloudy, making it difficult to see
What is A...fluid moves in and out of the eye which leads to swelling of the lens, causing blurry vision
When the lens is swollen, that causes the shape of the lens to be impacted which effects your ability to see.
What does insulin do?
A. Makes you grow faster
B. Takes sugar from the blood into the cells for energy
C. Slows down your heart rate
D. Helps you breathe
What is B...takes sugar from the blood into the cells for energy
Insulin acts like a "key" that helps move the sugar from the blood into the cells. The cells use this sugar for energy, and this lowers blood sugar levels since the sugar is no longer in the blood.