HEALTH
Eating healthy can start any time in your life
True. However, it's better if you do it when you are a child.
Being over the age of ________ is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
What is 45?
A blood sugar less than _____ is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
What is 70?
This symptom of diabetes may make you think you need new glasses.
What is blurry vision?
This type of test is like a "report card" of average blood sugar for past 3 months.
What is an A1c?
What percentage of Americans are unhealthy?
Less than 3% of Americans Live a Healthy Lifestyle.
Those who are overweight or _________ are at greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
What is obese?
Three common symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) are______, ________, and _______.
What are (can be any three) Shaking, sweating, dizziness, weakness, headache, confusion, fast heartbeat?
A wound that doesn't _______, may be a symptom of diabetes.
What is heal?
Diabetes complications can affect an individual from _______ to _______.
What is head to toe?
Those who have a mother or father with diabetes, have a ________ history of diabetes.
What is family?
To treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), use a fast-acting carbohydrate such as ________.
What is 1/2 cup fruit juice, 1 cup low fat milk, 2/3 cup regular soda, glucose tablets, or hard candy?
Unintended weight _______ may be a symptom of diabetes.
What is loss?
You should call your doctor if you have difficulty affording the cost of __________________.
What is the cost of diabetes medications or blood sugar testing supplies?
The type of Diabetes in which the body makes insulin, but not enough.
What is type 2 diabetes?
This risk factor can be changed/decreased by exercising regularly.
What is inactivity?
You should call your doctor if hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) more than ______ times in a week.
What is two?
This symptom of diabetes may interrupt sleep at night.
What are frequent trips to the bathroom?
When managing diabetes, remember you are in the "____________________".
What is the "Driver's seat?"
The body gets glucose (sugar) from food and from ________.
What is the liver?
Women who have had a baby larger than ______ pounds have an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
What is 9?
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) usually caused by ____________.
What is not eating enough, taking too much diabetes medication, or being more active than usual?
Being very ________ and dry mouth are common symptoms diabetes.
What is thirsty?
If you have diabetes, you should check your feet __________.
What is daily?