DIABETIC TERMS
THE HORMONE INVOLVED WITH DIABETES
INSULIN
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF DIABETIC PREVENTIONS
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
This type of diabetes is triggered by genetic and environmental factors.
TYPE I (AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE)
Diabetic retinopathy affects this organ of the body.
THE EYES
Primary treatment of Type 1 diabetes
INSULIN
WHAT IS THE MAIN ORGAN THAT'S INVOLVED WITH DIABETES
PANCREAS
TWO WAYS A PERSON CAN HELP PREVENT TYPE 2 DIABETES
WEIGHT CONTROL AND INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Inactive or sedentary individuals have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. (T/F)
TRUE
The acute or short-term complications of diabetes.
HIGH OR LOW BLOOD SUGAR (HYPERGLYCEMIA OR HYPOGLYCEMIA)
Do this to treat hyperglycemia (high blood glucose)
DRINK EXTRA WATER; EXERCISE; TAKE PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS
ADULT ONSET DIABETES IS NOW CALLED
_____ __ DIABETES
TYPE 2
To prevent diabetes, our daily physical activity should be at least this long.
30 MINS
What is the type of diabetes obesity increases the risk for
TYPE 2
Two complications of diabetes.
EYE DISEASE (RETINOPATHY), KIDNEY DISEASE (NEPHROPATHY), NERVE DISEASE (NEUROPATHY), CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (STROKE OR HEART ATTACK), AMPUTATION, SLOW HEALING WOUNDS
There is no cure for diabetes
TRUE
WHAT IS THE TERM FOR HIGH BLOOD SUGAR
HYPERGLYCEMIA
These two main annual checkups can help diabetics prevent complications.
FOOT AND EYE EXAMS
Being at or above this age is another risk for type 2 diabetes
40 YEARS OLD
Daily foot exams with proper cleaning and annual foot checks can reduce this complication.
PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY (NUMBNESS/PAIN IN THE TOES/FEET) AND UNTREATED INFECTIONS OF THE FEET
The ABCs of diabetes
HBA1C, BLOOD PRESSURE, HEALTHY CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
THIS IS ANOTHER NAME FOR INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES?
TYPE 1 DIABETES OR
JUVENILE ONSET DIABETES
People on long-acting diabetes medications should never skip meals in order to prevent this.
HYPOGLYCEMIA (LOW BLOOD SUGAR)
This bad habit greatly increases the risk of peripheral neuropathy (painful, tingling or numbness) for diabetics.
SMOKING, VAPING AND SMOKELESS TOBACCO
What is the short-term complication that rapid intake of sugar corrects
HYPOGLYCEMIA
Two ways glucose gets into your blood stream
EATING AND THE LIVER