Diabetes Basics
Diabetes happens when your body isn't making enough insulin and this builds up in the bloodstream
Glucose/Sugar
The normal goal for my blood sugar levels on an empty stomach is between __________
BG 80-130 mg/dl
My blood sugar may be too low if it drops below this number
70 mg/dl
When I am sick, I need to do this more often
Monitor blood sugar levels
Weigh yourself
Monitor temperature
Wendy's baked potato with sour cream and chives
39 grams
Two risk factors for developing Diabetes
Overweight, Prediabetes, 45 or older, parent or sibling with T2DM, Physically active less than 3/week, History of gestational diabetes, AA/Hispanic/Latino/American Indian/Alaska native/Some pacific Islanders/Asian Americans, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
The normal goal for my blood sugar 2 hours after starting to eat is less than ______
180 mg/dl
3 symptoms of low blood sugar include
Shaking, Sweating, Nervousness, Irritability, Confusion, Dizziness, Hunger
Not eating well or eating less than normal can make my blood sugar __________
Chick Fil A Yogurt Parfait
36 grams
Two symptoms of diabetes
Urinating frequently, very hungry, very thirsty, numb or tingling hands or feet, blurry vision, fatigue, prone to infections, sores that heal slowly, blurry vision, weight loss without trying, very dry skin
Nausea, vomiting, flushed face, and fruity-smelling breath are symptoms of this medical emergency
Eat or drink 15grams of carbohydrates
I should avoid ________ when my blood sugar levels are lower than normal
Driving, exercising
Mcdonald's Egg Mcmuffin
30 grams
A1C is an estimate of your average blood _____ over the course of about 3 months
Glucose
Two ways to help keep your blood sugar from getting too high
Healthy eating plan, Exercise, Taking medications as prescribed, Monitoring blood sugar, and counting carbohydrates
Two examples of quick acting carbohydrates
4 glucose tablets
4 ounces fruit juice
4 ounces regular soda
4 piece of hard candy
Three items to keep on hand in case of illness
Anti-diarrheals
Pain reliever
Thermometer
Juice boxes
Sports drinks
Canned soup
Regular soft drinks
Unsweetened applesauce
Taco Bell Black Bean Taco
17 grams
Insulin injections _______ my blood sugar
Lower
If I am sick, this can make my blood sugar _______
Usually causes it to be higher than normal (Assuming you are still eating, etc)
New or sudden changes with what types of activities can cause blood sugar to change all of a sudden
Different eating habits
Not taking medications as prescribed
Different exercise routine
Being sick
Stress
Always bring this with you when traveling
Diabetes supplies/medication kit
Panera's Turkey Chili
31 grams