True or False: Eating too much sugar causes Type 1 diabetes.
False: Type 1 diabetes happens when the pancreas cannot make insulin normally.
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What is a test kit used for?
It is a way to measure blood sugar.
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What is the beginging amount of exercise recommended for someone with Diabetes?
30 minutes
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What is one of the first things recommended for someone diagnosed with Diabetes?
Starting a healthy nutrition plan
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What is the hormone associated with Diabetes?
Insulin, which works with the sugar taken into the body to use for energy.
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True or False: Kids with Diabetes cannot eat candy.
False. Kids can eat some sweets in small amounts with a balanced diet.
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Where are the injection sites for your insulin shots located on the body?
The abdomen, thighs, back of the arms, and buttocks.
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How does exercise benefit someone with type 1 diabetes?
It increases insulin sensitivity which makes it easier for the body to process carbs.
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What can play a key role in managing Diabetes?
Exercise and an active lifestyle.
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What is a symptom of Type 1 Diabetes? Gaining weight or losing weight?
Losing weight. The body starts to use muscle and fat for energy as it cannot use sugar.
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True or False: You can't catch Diabetes from someone else.
True. Diabetes cannot be passed from person to person like a cold.
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True or False: You should always use the same injection site.
False. Using the same insulin injection site over and over is not a good idea. Eventually, insulin injected at that over-used site won’t be absorbed as quickly. You should rotate injection sites.
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What is important to do before, during, and after physical activity?
Check your blood glucose levels. If they fall to low it can cause Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar.
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When you are sick, it is important to...
Drink clear liquids, check glucose level more often, and take medicine regularly
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Because Diabetes makes the body not be able to use sugar for energy, most people with diabetes tend to feel...
Tired and very sleepy from lack of energy
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True or False: Insulin cures Diabetes.
False. Insulin helps glucose/sugar out of the blood and into the body to be used for energy but it doesn't cure Diabetes.
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Which injection site absorbs insulin the most quickly?
The abdomen absorbs and can process the insulin more quickly.
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What is important to wear during exercise and physical activity as well as day to day life?
A medical identification bracelet that alerts others about the diabetes, should an emergency occur.
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Who should be aware of your diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes?
Any teachers, coaches, nurses, or people in charge so they can get you help when you need it.
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Slow healing cuts are caused by what?
High blood sugar levels can affect blood flow and cause nerve damage, which makes healing difficult.
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True or False: There is no cure for diabetes
True. There is no cure for diabetes. Using insulin shots can make life with diabetes easier. But Type 1 diabetes comes from the destruction of insulin cells which cannot be replaced.
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What are the ABCs of diabetes control?
A: HbA1c test, measures average glucose level over the past 2-3 months. B: Blood pressure C: Healthy Cholesterol levels
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What is important to keep handy or by you while you are engaging in exercise with type 1 diabetes?
Its important to keep healthy snack and drinks such as crackers and cheese or peanut butter. As well as drinks like gatorade, or healthy juices.
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When going out to eat what is an easy way to plan and prepare?
Many restaurants post their menus online. Check and see what nutritional information they have and what will be better for your diet.
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Extreme thirst is caused by what symptom of Diabetes?
Diabetes makes the kidneys work more to expel sugars from the body. This is done by a lot of peeing/urination. This can lead to dehydration or extreme thirst.