Diabetes
Which organ produces insulin?
Pancreas
Where are your kidneys located?
Under your ribs and near the spine (back)
Can high blood pressure cause damage to your kidneys?
Yes
What is the device called where you can measure your blood glucose levels by poking your finger?
Glucometer
What is the medical term for high blood sugar?
Hyperglycemia
When you have nerve damage to your kidneys, what is this called?
Nephropathy
Which medication works primarily on your kidneys and helps extra sugar pass through the urine?
Jardiance, Invokana
Will someone diagnosed with diabetes have to take insulin?
No! Glucose levels can be managed with healthy lifestyle choices and will not always progress to needing insulin.
What is a symptom of high blood sugar?
Thirst, Frequent urination, fatigue, nausea, changes in vision, changes in appetite, dry/itchy skin
What is the main purpose of our kidneys?
Flush out waste, filter blood and make urine
How can we lower our blood sugar without medication?
Drinking water and moving your body
Can you live a healthy life with one kidney?
Yes!
What is the medical term for low blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia
Is kidney function important to consider when starting a new medication for diabetes?
Yes, as some medications are harder for our kidneys to process
Can taking blood pressure medication reduce our risk of kidney disease?
Yes, and this is often ordered upon diagnosis of diabetes along with cholesterol medication to reduce future risks
Are traditional medicines recommended to use with other diabetes medications?
Yes!
What is the most common type of diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes - 90-95% of people diagnosed.
Name one way kidney disease can be reduced/delayed?
Maintaining blood sugar levels, take medications, follow a healthy meal plan, exercise regularly, get routine bloodwork done to monitor levels
Is it important to hold certain medications when you're sick?
Yes, because some medications prescribed for diabetes/blood pressure etc can increase the risk of dehydration
Where was insulin first discovered?
A) United States
B) Europe
C) Canada
D) Australia
Canada! Frederick Banting discovered insulin in 1921 at the University of Toronto.