What is diabetes?
This organ produces insulin
pancreas
This type of diabetes can be genetic
Type 1
T or F: diabetes can lead to cardiovascular disease or kidney failure
true
People with type 1 diabetes need this every day to control blood sugar.
Insulin
Drinking 3 cans of Coke helps manage diabetes
False
This hormone is either absent or not used effectively in diabetes.
insulin
Which type can cause high blood sugar
Both!!
This happens when blood sugar gets really high and can make someone very thirsty and tired.
Hyperglycemia
Losing even a small amount of this for type 2 diabetes can help control blood sugar.
weight
This type of drink should be avoided because it raises blood sugar fast.
juice and soda
Your pancreas is located where?
upper abdomen
You develop this type of diabetes during childhood
type 1
Because of nerve damage, people with diabetes can get sores on their feet that don't heal.
What are foot ulcers?
People with diabetes should check this body part every day for cuts or sores.
feet
These sweeteners are used instead of sugar.
stevia and splenda
In Type 1 diabetes, this organ’s beta cells are destroyed.
Pancreas
This type of diabetes may be managed with diet and exercise
This condition occurs when blood sugar is dangerously low, often causing sweating, shakiness, and confusion.
hypoglycemia, low blood sugar
what are non-medication strategies to help with managing diabetes?
eating healthier foods, exercise, tracking your blood sugar levels
We need foods high in this nutrient (like whole grains) help keep blood sugar stable.
Fiber
What symptoms are felt when your body builds up too much sugar?
tired, weak, thirsty
This type of diabetes is more prevalent
type 2
This life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes involves high blood sugar, ketones, and fruity-smelling breath.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis: DKA
To protect the heart, diabetics should avoid this habit that damages blood vessels.
smoking
These types of foods are considered complex carbohydrates.
whole grains, non-starchy vegetables, fruits