General Knowledge
How many types of diabetes are there?
There are 3 types of diabetes
Can kids with diabetes still play sports?
Yes, They can still play sports like kids without diabetes.
Diabetes is contagious.
False, Someone can not catch diabetes. It is a genetic disease.
Name one feeling you've had about having diabetes
Any emotion
How many carbs does a banana have?
13 or 27
It has 27 carbs.
Do you need to take insulin the rest of your life?
Yes, Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong disease.
Can kids with diabetes still eat candy?
Yes, Its safer if they eat candy while parents are present.
Diabetes cannot be cured.
True, Diabetes cannot be cured. It can be treated but not cured yet.
True or False: It's Okay to feel sad or mad sometimes.
True
How many carbs are in a soda?
39 or 67
There are 39 carbs in a soda.
What Organ makes insulin?
The pancreas makes insulin for the body
Should kids with diabetes let their school or friends' parents know they have diabetes?
Yes, it's important for adults to know about if the child has diabetes in case there is an emergency.
Carbs stands for Carbohydrates
True
Who can you talk to when you feel frustrated?
Parent, therapist, nurse, etc.
How many carbs are in a rice crispy treat?
25 or 34
There are 25 carbs in a rice crispy treat.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is where your body can't produce the insulin it needs.
How often do kids with diabetes need to check their blood sugar level?
At least 4 times a day.
Popsicles have more carbs in it than white rice.
False.
White rice has 87 carbs while popsicles only have 10 carbs
What is one way to calm yourself when upset?
Deep breathing, drawing, playing video games, Legos etc.
How many carbs are in carrotts?
6 or 12
There are 6 carbs in carrots.
Why do people with diabetes have to know how many carbs are in their food?
The amount of carbs in food matter because the carbs turn into sugar.
Do kids with diabetes get sick more often?
No, they are not likely to get sick more often than other kids.
But getting sick can affect their blood sugar.
Girls are more likely to get diagnosed with diabetes than boys are.
False, boys and girls are equally likely to get diagnosed with diabetes.
What makes you feel proud about managing diabetes?
(open-ended) Any response is the right response ;)
How many carbs are in Fruity Pebbles?
47 or 26
There are 26 carbs in Fruity Pebbles.