General Knowledge
Life with Diabetes
True or False
Food Labels
100

How many types of diabetes are there?

There are 3 types of diabetes

100

Can kids with diabetes still play sports?

Yes, They can still play sports like kids without diabetes.

100

Diabetes is contagious.

False, Someone can not catch diabetes. It is a genetic disease.

100

What are the total number of carbs for 2 servings?

42 carbs

200

Name at 3 symptoms of diabetes.

Fatigue, extreme thirst, weight loss, frequent urination, increased hunger

200

Can kids with diabetes still eat candy?

Yes, as long as insulin is dosed and in moderation. 

200

Diabetes cannot be cured.

True, diabetes cannot be cured. It can be treated but not cured yet.

200

What is the serving size?

315g

300

What organ makes insulin?

The pancreas makes insulin for the body

300

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.

300

Carbs stands for Carbohydrates

True

300

Why are food labels important to people with diabetes?

To figure out the total number carbs to dose insulin for.

400

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is where your body can't produce the insulin it needs.

400

Name at least 2 ways a person with diabetes can receive insulin.

Injections, insulin pump, nasal

400
If you have low blood sugar you don't need extra sugar/carbs.

False.

Low blood sugar requires sugar/carbs to raise blood sugars

400

Someone wanted to eat 1 1/2 cups of cereal. How many carbs would that be?


46 carbs

500

What is hyperglycemia also know as?

High blood sugar

500

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.

500

Girls are more likely to get diagnosed with diabetes than boys are.

False, boys and girls are equally likely to get diagnosed with diabetes.

500

Which is snack could be the better choice? Why?

1. 

2.

#1 higher protein and lower carbs

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