Diabetes Basics
What is the sugar in your blood called?
Glucose
Which type of diabetes involves the immune system attacking insulin-producing cells?
Type 1 diabetes.
Name one common symptom of diabetes.
Increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, or blurry vision.
What drink should you choose instead of sugar-sweetened drinks when possible?
In which month is Diabetes Awareness highlighted in the presentation?
November.
What hormone helps glucose enter the body's cells?
Insulin
Which type of diabetes involves insulin resistance or not producing enough insulin?
Type 2 diabetes.
What may happen to a person's thirst when they have diabetes?
They may feel more thirsty than usual
Name one type of nutritious food recommended in the presentation.
Vegetables, whole grains, or other nutritious foods.
On what date is World Diabetes Day recognized?
November 14.
What organ produces insulin?
The Pancreas
What is the type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy called?
Gestational diabetes.
What is one vision-related symptom of diabetes?
Blurry Vision
What should you do regularly to support your health?
Be physically active.
Who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1921?
Dr. Frederick Banting.
What happens to blood sugar levels when the body cannot make enough insulin or use it properly?
Blood sugar levels become too high.
Which type of diabetes requires insulin every day, according to the presentation?
Type 1 diabetes.
Name one common bathroom-related symptom of diabetes.
Frequent urination.
If you have diabetes, what should you follow to manage it?
Your prescribed treatment plan
What is one major purpose of Diabetes Awareness Month?
To educate the public about diabetes risk factors, prevention, and management.
What is diabetes?
A chronic condition that causes blood glucose (blood sugar) levels to become too high.
Around which weeks of pregnancy does gestational diabetes usually develop?
Around weeks 24–28 weeks
Name two common symptoms of diabetes.
Any two of the following: increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, or blurry vision.
Who can you ask about blood sugar screening and diabetes prevention programs?
A healthcare professional.
Why is early screening for diabetes important?
Many people have diabetes or prediabetes without knowing it. Early screening can help identify it and support timely management.