Carb Calculations
You are feeling snacky but your blood sugar is above 12! What food from the list below would be best to have?
A. 1 Serving of Mac and Cheese
B. 2 Pepperoni stick
C. One Juice box
D. Four Orange Slices
B. Pepperoni Sticks
Because they are high in protein and Extremely low carb!
Who do you tell when you have low blood sugar at school?
A. Your teacher
B. Your best 'diabuddy'
C. The recess supervisor
D. All of the above depending on the situation
D. All of the above depending on the situation
BONUS for 10 points: provide an example of a situation best suited to each answer
Which of the following is the highest intensity sport
A. Volleyball
B. Ping Pong
C. Rugby
D. Basketball
C. Rugby
BONUS for 10 points: Why do you think it is the most intense?
What is something you might need to pack carefully for?
Any of the following or others:
-field trip
-camping trip
-hike
-party
-sports tournament
-summer camp!
When you get to the party you should let the hosting parents know:
A. Where your glucagon is and how and when to use it
B. What you need their help with
C. What your blood sugar means
D. Your parent's phone number
E. All of the above
E. All of the above!! Practice being confident teaching others about your diabetes
Which of the following has the most carbs
A. 1 Roasted chicken leg with 5 carrot sticks
B. Cobb Salad (chicken, veggies, and cheese)
C. One Corn on the cob and 2 hot dogs (no bun)
D. 1 Serving of Spaghetti and meatballs with 2 pieces of garlic bread
D. Spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread
should you have low supplies AND glucagon on you at all times at school?
Yes ALWAYS!
What part of your body does your insulin get absorbed into during sports?
Your muscles!!
What is something extra you would need for a school field trip?
Any of the following (or others):
-low supplies
-extra snacks
-medic alert
There are some two-bite brownies on a plate on the snack table that are calling your name, but the package is not with them so you can't check the label, what is another strategy for counting the carbs in the brownie?
Any of the following or others:
-ask for the package
-measure using your fist
-guesstimate
-google it
-use prior knowledge
-ask a friend
How many carbs on average are in a medium-sized banana?
25-30g of carbs
If you have a big test first thing in the morning what should you do at breakfast?
A. Have lots of carbs and do a little extra insulin
B. Have A balanced breakfast and reduce insulin by half
C. Have a 'free' (no carb) breakfast and do no insulin
D. Have a balanced breakfast and do regular insulin
D. Have a balanced breakfast and do regular insulin
BONUS for 30 points: Why would you not want a carb-heavy breakfast before a test?
How often should you check your sugars during a high intensity sport?
At every opportunity, but at least twice during games and every hour during practices
How many juice boxes should you bring on a four-hour hike?
Two! Four low treatments
If the party starts at 1:30 and you are not sure if they are going to serve lunch what should you do?
A. Assume they will and not have any before you go
B. Assume they are not and have to miss out on hot dogs when you get there
C. Ask them if they are and plan from there
C. Ask them if they are! It's always a smart idea to know what you need to plan for!
BONUS for 30 points: What if they do not get back to you? How could you plan to have lunch but not miss out?
How much insulin would you do if your ratio is 1/10 and you are about to drink a can of cream soda with 66 carbs in it?
6.6 units of insulin
You have a substitute teacher in your class for the day. What are three key pieces of information you should give them at the start of the day?
Any of the following:
-that you have diabetes
-when you need to have snacks
-when you need their help
-what things you have to have on you at all times (glucose readers, a phone for Libres and dex coms, needles, your pump etc.)
What is the name of the hormone in your body which raises your blood sugar during high-intensity sports?
Adrenaline
BONUS for 40 points: Where does this hormone come from in your body
How could you safely bring your supplies when going boating?
A waterproof bag or a ziplock bag
Which one of these party foods would spike your sugars the most?
A. Bubble gum
B. A lollipop
C. A can of diet soda
D. Icecream cake
D. Icecream cake
BONUS for 40 points: What party food do you find the hardest to manage your sugars when eating and why?
You are taking 4 units of insulin using a 1/7 ratio. How many carbohydrates are in the food you are eating?
28 carbohydrates
When should you test when gym class is at 2:00 and you know the activity is tag?
Around 10 minutes before and 30 minutes after
BONUS for 50 points: Why do you think you may test before as well as after?? Give an example of how you may treat a glucose reading of 5.2 just before this class.
Which of the following is the best way to protect a site or other device that has to stay attached to you during sports?
A. tight sleeves/ compression clothing
B. Pro wrap and medical tape
C. a sticky patch (kind of like a band-aid but bigger)
D. Vet Wrap
D. Vet wrap! It is spongy and comfortable but sticks to itself! Ask your local vet to try some out!
How should you carry your extra diabetes supplies when going on a plane?
Half in your own bag and a half in the bag of someone you are travelling with!
How much insulin should Councillor Sarah inject for a piece of cake with 60 grams of carbs in it if her ratio is 1/10?
6 units of insulin!
BONUS for 50 points: What type of insulin is Councillor Sarah injecting? Fast or long acting