What is Diabetes
What hormone does your body produce enough of when you have type 1 diabetes?
Insulin.
Which type of diabetes is not linked to lifestyle or diet and often develops in children and teens?
Type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes has a cure.
Myth.
Is type one diabetes one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood worldwide?
Yes.
What type of monitor would you use if a student is exhibiting type 1 diabetes symptoms?
A glucose monitor.
Having what kind of relative slightly increases a student’s risk of developing type 1 diabetes?
A family member with type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetics cannot eat sugar.
Myth - Children with type 1 diabetes can still eat sugar. They just need insulin to manage blood sugar levels
About how many people in the world have type one diabetes?
Millions (2.1 million)
What are two methods to treat/manage Type 1 Diabetes?
Using insulin to manage amount of sugar in blood and dieting (or lifestyle, glucose monitoring, and education)?
When are type 1 diabetics most commonly diagnosed?
During their childhood to teenage years.
Type 1 diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar.
Myth - Type one diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks insulin producing cells. It is not caused by diet.
What percentage of diabetics are type 1 diabetics?
5 - 10%
Which organ is associated with diabetes?
The pancreas.
Why is it important for students to learn the warning signs of diabetes for this reason?
Early detection and treatment can help prevent serious health complications
If a student’s blood sugar is low, they should not take insulin.
Fact - Low blood sugar is treated with fast sugar (like juice), no insulin.
What color is commonly used to represent diabetes awareness?
Blue.
What is the scientific names for low blood sugar and high blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
What daily treatment do people with type 1 diabetes usually need to stay healthy?
They need insulin through injections or an insulin pump and must monitor their blood sugar regularly.
High blood sugar is immediately more dangerous than low blood sugar in the classroom.
Myth - Low blood sugar is usually the immediate emergency because it can quickly lead to confusion or unconsciousness, whereas high blood sugar typically develops more slowly.
What breakthrough technology can automatically adjust insulin delivery based on blood sugar readings?
An artificial pancreas or automated insulin delivery system.