Diabetes Basics
What month is Diabetes Awareness Month?
November
Who helps patients manage diabetes through diet?
A nutritionist or dietitian
What does M.D stand for?
"Doctor of Medicine"
What does "BP" stand for on a patient's chart?
Blood Pressure
What does HOSA stand for?
Health Occupations Students of America
What is Diabetes?
A disease where the body has trouble regulating blood sugar (glucose)
What type of doctor treats diabetes?
An endocrinologist
What is the highest academic degree you can earn?
Doctorate or PhD
What tool is used to listen to a patient's heartbeat?
What color is the diabetes awareness ribbon?
Blue
What hormone helps control blood sugar?
Insulin
Who checks blood sugar in hospitals?
Nurses or medical assistants
What kind of degree usually takes about 2 years to earn?
Associates Degree
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
What's one goal of HOSA?
To prepare students for health professions and leadership
True or False: Diabetes only affects adults?
False
What career helps teach patients about their health conditions?
Health Educator
True or false: You need a master's degree to become a registered nurse
False. You can have an associate or bachelor's
What device is used to measure blood sugar levels?
Glucose meter
What's one way we can raise diabetes awareness in our community?
Posters, social media posts, events, communication
Name on symptom of diabetes
Frequent urination, Unexplained weight loss, fatigue, Blurred vision, slow healing of cuts and bruises, fatigue, thirst, etc
Name one healthcare career that requires a bachelor's degree
Registered Nurses, Medical Sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists, etc
What degree would a doctor need before attending medical school?
Bachelor's degree (often in biology or pre-med)
What is the medical term for high blood sugar?
Hyperglycemia
Can you name all of the HOSA officers in our Chapter?
La'Kiah, Barbie, Ariany, Maria, Keyla (bonus)