Talking about Diabetes
You hear a rumor going around that your diabetes is contagious. What can you do in this situation?
Educate your peers that type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that is NOT contagious.
In 1977 this blood test was discovered which measures the AVERAGE blood sugar over the past 3 months.
What is Hemoglobin A1c
What's the reason you decided to join the group today?
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In this series, Lorelai and Rory lived in the quirky town of Stars Hollow, CT
What is Gilmore Girls
Your parents have told you to take care of all diabetes tasks but you do not feel ready at this time. What can you do to manage this situation?
Express to parents that you still need help & maybe ask them to do specific tasks; you test while a parent counts carbs and everyone comes together to dose.
In the year 100, doctors had to do this to determine whether you had too much sugar in your body.
What is drinking the patient's urine
True or false: most people with type 1 diabetes have a family history of diabetes
False
Hedwig is what kind of animal?
What is an Owl
Someone asks you what your CGM is on your arm. You don't want to talk about it. How can you respond?
Respectfully and however you would like
When you use a CGM, looking at "time in ____"can help tell you how often your blood sugar is at a healthy level
What is time in RANGE
True or false: being diagnosed with diabetes was your fault
False! Being diagnosed with diabetes was out of your control.
She was the first Disney princess
Who is Snow White
You still wish to gain your own independence with diabetes management. You have already SHOWN that you know what must be done. How can you bring it up to your caregivers that you are ready?
Ask to be in charge of all diabetes management FOR ONLY ONE MEAL PER DAY. This way, if BG's are stable after you can prove that you are responsible enough to do it yourself. However, you MUST ask for help if you need it!
True or false: Most people who have diabetes have type 1 diabetes
False
For breakfast you are eating eggs, a banana, 1 cup of apple juice and 2 slices of toast. Which of these foods has the highest glycemic index (will effect your blood sugar the FASTEST).
What is apple juice
True or false: you have to talk about diabetes to anyone who asks you about it.
False! Although there are some people who need to know if they take care of you.
What coffee spot is the main hangout place on the tv show "Friends"
What is Central Perk
You are going on a bike ride with a new friend. They don't know you have diabetes. What can you do in this situation to be safe?
Tell them what to do in case of emergency
Pack treatment for lows
Monitor BG during the ride
In 1921 these 2 doctors discovered insulin.
Who are Dr. Frederick Banting & Dr. Charles Best
Name one thing you learned at the group today
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What is the parallel universe featured on Stranger Things called?
What is the Upside Down