Healthy Eating
Exercise
Risk Reduction
Self-Monitoring
Prevention
100
Foods that raise the sugar level in the blood.
What are carbohydrates?
100
The most exausting but underutilized way to control diabetes.
What is exercise?
100
Usually 70 or lower with symptoms like light headedness or fatigue.
What is hypoglycemia?
100
The Med Center.(for my Contour meter)
What is where I can get free strips and lancets for my Contour meter if I am registered as a patient.
100
Take my insulin or oral medications as prescribed for prevention.
What is one way to avoid complications and keep my blood sugar in control?
200
Liquids that we drink before or during dinner that reduce the sugar level in the blood and should be limited to 1 to 2 daily.
What are alcoholic beverages?
200
Wearing a pedometer and looking for ways to take more steps.
What is one of the best activity goals - by walking 10,000 steps daily?
200
Not eating enough food, waiting too long before eating or too much medication.
What are the causes of hypoglycemia?
200
I do this so I know my blood sugar levels to avoid getting complications.
Why should I test my blood sugar?
200
I look for redness, or sore or infected areas.
What is my daily foot check?
300
Reducing sodium intake.
(What is)decreasing the intake of this mineral reduces the risk to increase blood pressure.
300
This is a type of exercise that burns more calories, increases the metabolic rate, and relieves stress.
What is aerobic exercise?
300
The time when the blood sugar is the highest.
When is after a meal.
300
Less than 110
What is the blood sugar goal before any meal?
300
Prevention of blindness, kidney disease, and heart disease.
What are the benefits of taking active care of my diabetes - or reduce the risk of these complications by taking care of my diabetes?
400
You can eat these yummy foods after a meal, but eat them infrequently.
What are desserts and foods that contain sugar?
400
If you can't comfortably talk while exercising.
How do you know if you are exercising too hard?
400
This is the nourishment I need when I am sick.
What is I need to keep eating,and drinking fluids?
400
6.5% or lower.
What is the A1c level or 3 month average goal?
400
Getting help with an individualized meal plan, review blood sugar log, get help with weight loss, or discuss any aspect of my diabetes care.
What is an individualized visit with my dietitian and diabetic educator?
500
In addition to looking good, doing this will benefit your pancreas, reduce insulin resistance, and helps lower your blood sugar levels.
What is eating less carbohydrates at mealtime and losing weight if necessary.
500
This is what I say if I feel lazy or I haven't scheduled or planned to exercise.
What is "I don't have time or I'm tired ".
500
Continue to take your meds, insulin or oral pills.
What is when I am sick?
500
Usually before and after one meal a day.
What is how often should I test my blood sugar?
500
Twice a year.
How often should I visit the dentist or get an A1c test or lipid test?
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