Myth or Fact: An ultra low carbohydrate diet (like Atkins) is the best diet for people with diabetes
Myth
100
This is another name for sugars and starches. Your body burns this for energy and needs more of this nutrient than any other.
This is Carbohydrate
100
What term is used for Low-Blood Glucose
What is Hypoglycemia
100
What Lab(s) should be checked during every 3-6 months
A1C
100
True/False: Having gestational diabetes means you had diabetes before the pregnancy and that you will have diabetes after giving birth
False
200
A hormone that is needed to move glucose from the blood stream into cells to be used for energy
What is Insulin
200
This nutrient helps to build and repair muscles, skin, and every cell in the body.
This is Protein
200
What term is used for High-Blood Glucose
What is Hyperglycemia
200
What are the ABC's of diabetes
A1C, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol
200
Name 2 ways of caring for gestational diabetes:
1) Follow a meal plan; 2) Exercise; 3) Monitor and record blood glucose; 4) Follow insulin injection regimen as prescribed by your doctor; 5) Visit your obstetrician regularly
300
The lab measuring the amount of glucose, or sugar, in your blood
What is Blood Glucose
300
This nutrient has more calories per bite than any other nutrient. It also supplies energy, helps maintain healthy skin, and helps transport some vitamins
This is Fat
300
List 3 signs of LOW blood glucose?
Sweating, Weakness, Hunger, Anxiety, Shaky, Fast Heartbeat, Irritable, Not able to think clearly, Headache, Feeling Drowsy, Numbness or tingling around lips, Confusion, Seizure
300
What Problem(s) should be checked during every doctor visit:
Blood Pressure, Weight, Foot Exam
300
Name a risk to the baby during gestational diabetes:
1) Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia); 2) breathing problems; 3) Jaundice (yellowish skin) 2-3 days after birth
400
This organ produces insulin and other hormones
What is the Pancreas
400
Give 2 examples of ways to eat less carbohydrates:
1) Choose smaller portions; 2) Eat only one portion; 3) eat slowly; 4) Use a smaller plate
400
List 3 signs of HIGH blood glucose?
Increased urination, Thirst, Dry skin and mouth, Blurred vision, Cut or sore that won't heal, Lack of energy
Name a risk to the mother during gestational diabetes:
1) High blood pressure; 2) Protein in the urine; 3) Swollen feet, legs, hands, and face; 4) Urinary tract infection
500
Name 3 things that can make blood glucose go up
1) eating more carbs than usual; 2) forgetting to take diabetes medication; 3) Less activity than usual; 4) Being sick; 5) Increased stress at work or home
500
What effect does Omega 3 have on Cholesterol Levels
Raise HDL cholesterol; this is the healthy cholesterol that removes bad cholesterol from the blood stream thereby reducing the risk for heart disease
500
The morning rise in blood sugar due to counter-regulatory hormones acting against insulin is called:
What is Dawn Phenomenon
500
Which type of insulin: Onset: 2-4 hours; Peak: relatively flat; Duration: 20-24 hours
Long-acting insulin (example: Levamir, Lantus)
500
Describe Gestational Diabetes
Hormones from the placenta help the baby develop. But these hormones also block the action of the mother's insulin in her body. This problem is called insulin resistance.