History/Dates
TRUE OR FALSE:
Type One Diabetes is only diagnosed in younger individuals and Type Two is diagnosed in older individuals
False!
Anyone, any body, any age, any time can be diagnosed with either type - type one is not preventable nor curable (for now!)
T1D is this organ's lack of ability to create this hormone
Name 2 companies that provide insulin pumps
Omnipod, Tandem, Medtronic,...
This singer, songwriter, actor, and brother was diagnosed with T1D at 13 years old
What's one thing you wish people without diabetes knew about having type one?
No wrong answers!
The year the first CGM was created/approved by the FDA
1999 (Medtronic)
The suggested amount of sugar required to treat a low blood sugar
15g
Name 3 snacks to treat a hypo (low blood sugar)
Juice, skittles, fruit snacks, jellybeans, honey,...
Which Kansas City Cheifs player has diabetes?
Noah Gray
What emergency supply should you always have with you?
The date of World's Diabetes Day
November 14th
The amount of insulin delivered over the course of the hour ("background insulin") is known as your ___ rate
Basal
Name the term for having a blood sugar of 100 with a straight arrow
Unicorn
This swimmer is the first type one diabetic to win an Olympic Gold Medal in 2000 and 2004
Gary Hall
What is the international symbol for diabetes awareness?
Blue circle/ribbon
This Canadian scientist, along with his team, is credited with the discovery of insulin.
Fredrick Banting
The typical target range of blood sugars
70-130
Name 3 forms of administering insulin
Pump, Pen, Syringe, Nasal,...
This NFL Player, diagnosed with type one diabetes in 2008, has played for the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears
Jay Cutler
What's the average age range of individuals diagnosed with T1D?
4-7 and 10-14
The year insulin was created
1921
The primary cells in the pancreas responsible for producing insulin are called ___
Beta Cells
Name 3 myths you commonly hear about T1D
- eat too much sugar to cause it
- devices are robot parts
- you can get rid of it if you exercise
- ...
This Supreme Court Justice has Type One Diabetes (diagnosed when she was 7) and has raised awareness about T1D in the workplace/politics
Sonia Sotomayor
What is the well known organization created by Nick Jonas to raise awareness for T1D?
Beyond Type 1