Types of Diabetes
True or false
Hormones
History
100
90% of people with diabetes have this type. It occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body does not effectively use the insulin that is produced.
Type 2 diabetes
100
Diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.
False.
There are several different reasons why someone may develop diabetes, including genes, family history, ethnic background, and other environmental and lifestyle factors. There is no single cause of diabetes, and it is often a combination of multiple factors.
100
This hormone lowers blood sugar by helping glucose move from the bloodstream into the cells.
Insulin
100
This Canadian city is home to the discovery of insulin.
What is Toronto?
200
This type occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce insulin due to autoimmune disorder.
Type 1 Diabetes
200
People with diabetes should avoid all carbohydrates.
False.
Carbs are not off limits for people with diabetes, as long as you plan for them.
200
This organ produces both insulin and glucagon.
The pancreas
200
The very first insulin pump was so large that it looked like this.
What is a backpack?
300
This type of diabetes is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy.
This type occurs because of placental hormones, which are a normal part of pregnancy, cause insulin resistance.
Gestational Diabetes
300
Coffee with no sugar can increase blood sugar
True.
Some people's blood sugar is extra-sensitive to caffeine.
300
When blood sugar drops too low, this hormone is released by the pancreas to raise glucose levels.
Glucagon
300
World Diabetes Day marks the birthday of this scientist who co-discovered insulin.
Who is Frederick Banting?
400
10% of people with diabetes are this type.
Type 1 Diabetes
400
Carbohydrates have the biggest effect on blood sugar.
True!
400
This stress hormone can increase blood sugar during times of illness, fear, or anxiety.
Cortisol
400
World Diabetes Day was created by the International Diabetes Federation in what year?
1991
500
In Canada, approximately __% of the population lives with diabetes or prediabetes.
30% (over 3 million Canadians!)
500
Insulin can be taken as a pill.
False.
It must be injected or delivered by a pump.
500
High levels of this “fight-or-flight” hormone can temporarily raise blood sugar, especially during stressful events.
Adrenaline
500
Insulin was discovered in this year.
What is 1921?