Diabetes Basics
What hormone Is missing or does not work properly in people with type 1 diabetes?
Insulin
What is another name for low blood sugar?
hypoglycemia
which of these has more carbs: an apple or cheese?
An apple
Helps lower blood sugar and keep you healthy
What are our names?
Emily and Danielle
True or false?
Type 1 diabetes can be “caught” like a cold
false
Name one symptom of low blood sugar
shaky, sweaty, dizzy, hungry, confusion
True or false: all carbs raise your blood sugar
true
What should you always carry when you are active or playing sports?
a snack for low blood sugar
What color is the diabetes awareness ribbon?
Blue
What is the normal range for a blood sugar before a meal?
80-130
If your blood sugar is low, what’s The first thing you should do?
Drink 15 grams of fast acting carbs
Name a ”free food” that you can eat without counting carbs
cucumbers, celery, pickles
True or false: Your blood sugar can drop hours after exercise.
true
Name a famous person with diabetes
Nick jonas, tom hanks, Halle berry, etc.
abdomen/belly area
What is another name for high blood sugar?
hyperglycemia
Name one free food that has very few or no carbs
meat, cheese, eggs, vegetables like broccoli
Name one fun activity that counts as exercise
swimming, dancing, biking, running
True or false: You can eat sweets if you have diabetes
true but you need insulin and portion control
What does insulin help your body’s cells absorb and use for energy?
Glucose/sugar
name two things that can cause high blood sugar
missing insulin, eating too many carbs, being sick, stress
If your meal has 60 grams of carbs and you ratio is 1 unit for every 10 grams, how many units of insulin do you take?
6 units
If your blood sugar is below 100 before exercise, what’s should you do first?
Eat a small snack
What’s the superhero name you’d give to your insulin pump?
we get to pick the best one