DIABETIC TERMS
The hormone that is responsible for lower blood sugar levels.
INSULIN
The name for the food group that turns to sugar after digestion
Carbohydrates
There are this many adults with diabetes in the united states.
38 million
Routine visits with these doctors is important when caring for your diabetes.
Foot doctor, dentist, eye doctor, cardiologist, nephrologists,
These behaviors can help reduce the need for insulin and help improve blood sugar levels.
DIET, EXERCISE
THE ORGAN INVOLVED WITH REGULATING DIABETES
PANCREAS
This template is used to help with meal planning, and includes a sectioned dish.
The plate method of meal planning.
The year when insulin was discovered
1927
People with diabetes are at higher risk for these heart/neurological related conditions.
Cardiovascular disease, heart attack, strokes.
This group of medications can help you reduce your hunger, lose weight while also improving your blood sugar levels.
GLP1 - trulicity, mounjaro, ozempic, rybelsus
Term used for patients with diabetes who require insulin to survive.
Insulin Dependant or Type 1 diabetes
The number of minutes per week of activity that is recommended for most healthy americans.
150 minutes (moderate intensity)
The % of those with type 2 diabetes who are also obese.
90%
The frequency it is recommended to see your eye doctor when you have diabetes.
at least 1x/year
True or False: There is no cure for diabetes
TRUE
This term is used to describe blood sugars above 180 mg/dl
HYPERGLYCEMIA
Olive oil, peanuts, avacados are examples of this food group
Healthy Fats
The decade the first home glucometers (blood sugar meter) were available
1980's
This condition puts patients at risk for amputations
neuropathy (loss of feeling) or poor wound healing (due to elevated sugars)
These behaviors can help after meals if you experience high blood sugar levels
Drinking water, exercise
This is the term for time spent in blood sugar range of 70-180mg/dl
Time in Range
These types of drinks should be avoided when caring for diabetes.
Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSB's)
What is a healthy person’s blood sugar usually between
70-110 mg/dL
This short-term complication requires rapid intake of fast acting sugar to correct
HYPOGLYCEMIA