Diabetic Terms
What is the organ involved with diabetes?
Pancreas
Genetics and environment factors trigger what type of diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes
What kind of tests are done to diagnosed someone with diabetes?
Blood tests, or A1c
What are 3 requirements to help control/managed your diabetes?
-Balanced diet, exercise, weight loss/ weight management, medications
True or False: type 2 diabetes is preventable
True
What is the hormone involved with diabetes? And what organ secretes this hormone?
Insulin and it gets secreted from the pancreas
Individuals can develop type 2 diabetes at any age. However, in the past researchers believed that an individual's risk for type 2 diabetes increases at what age?
45 years old or older
Health care professionals use different types of blood test to diagnose someone with diabetes. What is being measured during these blood tests?
Blood glucose (sugar)
True or False: there is no cure for diabetes
True, diabetes can’t be cured but it can be managed
What are 3 ways you can prevent diabetes?
-Eating healthy/following a reduced-calorie eating plan, weight loss/weight management, being physically active
What is the term for high blood sugar?
Hyperglycemia
Name 3 health conditions that increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes?
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, gestational diabetes, being overweight or obese
What does FPG stand for?
Fasting plasma glucose test
What are two examples of advanced technology for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)?
Insulin pump and insulin pen
How much physical activity do adults need weekly?
150 minutes (2hrs and 30 mins) or 75 minutes of vigorous activity ( 1hr and 15 mins)
Type 1 diabetes is also referred to as what kind of disease?
An autoimmune disease
Name 3 different ethnicities that are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
African Americans, Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander
What two tests are specifically used to diagnose pregnant women with diabetes?
Glucose challenge test, oral glucose tolerance test
What is the short-term complication that rapid intake of sugar corrects?
Hypoglycemia, low blood sugar
Being physically active can prevent 1 in what number of cases of diabetes? (hint: it’s a statistic)
1 in 12 cases
What does DKA stand for? And list 3 symptoms of this condition.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
Breath that smells fruity, dry or flushed skin, nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, trouble paying attention or feeling confused, trouble breathing,fatigue.
What is a healthy person’s blood sugar before a meal?
80 to 130 mg/dl
The A1c test provides results on a person’s blood glucose (sugar) levels over the past what ___________? (hint: length of time)
3 months
What are the ABCs for diabetes control?
Regular A1C test, blood pressure below 140/90, control cholesterol, stop/don’t stop
When setting a weight loss goal to help prevent diabetes. You want to try and lose at least what percent of body fat? (hint: it’s a range)
5-10%