Food & Nutrition
This food will raise your blood sugar very quickly and spike it very high. It should only be used when treating a low blood sugar.
Juice
Can you name at least one brand of short acting insulin?
Humalog, Admelog, Novolog
What is the name of a device that you wear that takes blood sugar readings all day and sends them to your phone or receiver?
CGM - Continuous Glucose Monitor
Name some of the negative feelings that many kids and teens can feel when they find out they have diabetes.
Sad, Angry, Fear, Surprise, Worry
What percent of all the people with Diabetes have Type 1 Diabetes??
Only 5%!
Which food has about 15 grams of carbs per slice?
Bread
What do we mean when we say "Insulin to Carb Ratio"
How many carbs 1 unit of insulin will cover.
This number usually goes down when people wear a CGM.
A1C
What is something positive that you can do when you feel sad or angry about diabetes?
Talk to someone you trust, do a fun activity, go for a walk, listen to music, write your feelings down
Other ideas??
Name the professional Soccer player on Real Madrid that has Type 1 Diabetes and scored a goal in the 2018 World Cup?
"Nacho" Fernandez
Which food has about 35 to 45 grams of carbs per slice?
Pizza
For people who wear insulin pumps, what is the difference between basal insulin and bolus insulin?
Basal insulin is a small steady amount of insulin you get all throughout the day. It is the insulin that controls blood glucose levels between meals and overnight.
Bolus insulin is a burst of insulin that is delivered the insulin pump to “cover” a meal or snack or to correct for a high blood glucose level.
Name 2 types of insulin pumps.
Omnipod
T-Slim
Medtronic
What is something that helps you feel less alone about your diabetes?
Going to Teen Group, Diabetes Instagrammers, Diabetes Blogs, Talking to other kids that have Diabetes.
What are Ketones?
Acids produced due to lack of enough insulin to use the glucose in your bloodstream. Your body turns to its fat stores for energy. When this occurs, ketones are produced, which accumulate in the blood and spill into the urine. These ketones are made when fat is metabolized as a source of energy.
Which two food groups will have little or no effect on blood sugar?
Non-starchy vegetables and proteins (meat, eggs, fish)
Why is it important to rotate around where you give your insulin shots or put your insulin pump?
If you keep injecting at the same spot, the skin can get damaged and your body may not absorb your insulin the same way.
What is one type of technology that is available for people who don't wear an insulin pump or wear a CGM? (hint hint: it's not a pencil)
InPen
Unexplained crying, anxiety, and nervousness could be a sign that blood sugar is …
Low
What can happen if you do not have enough insulin in your body, you have high blood sugars, and you aren't drinking enough water?
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
One plain large NYC bagel has how many carbohydrates?
~75 carbohydrates!
How long can you keep insulin out of the refrigerator once you are using it?
30 days.
What is it called when your insulin pump can communicate with your CGM and make decisions about how much insulin to give you throughout the day?
A "Closed-Loop" System or an Artificial Pancreas System.
What is the term for when a person feels really overwhelmed, tired, and sometimes stops taking care of their diabetes.
Diabetes Burnout
or
Diabetes Fatigue
or
Diabetes Distress
Who refers to himself at the "OG of Diabetes," grew up in Harlem, founder Rock-a-Fella Records, discovered Kanye West while working with Jay-Z, and also has Type 1 Diabetes?
Damon Dash