Diabetes Basics
High Blood Sugar
Low Blood Sugar
Sick Days and Travel
Carbohydrates
100

True or False: All patients with Diabetes require insulin

False

100

The normal goal for my blood sugar levels on an empty stomach is between __________

BG 80-130 mg/dl

100

My blood sugar may be too low if it drops below this number

70 mg/dl

100

When I am sick, I need to do this more often 

Monitor blood sugar levels

Weigh yourself

Monitor temperature

100

Name a yellow (or white) starchy vegetable

What is Corn 

200

True or False: Type 2 Diabetes is the result of an impaired response to insulin in the blood stream

True

200

The normal goal for my blood sugar 2 hours after starting to eat is less than ______

180 mg/dl

200

3 symptoms of low blood sugar include

Shaking, Sweating, Nervousness, Irritability, Confusion, Dizziness, Hunger

200

I should avoid ________ when my blood sugar levels are lower than normal

Driving, intense physical activity

200

Carbohydrates break down to ____ in the body

What is Glucose/"Sugar"

300

Name two risk factors for developing Type 2 diabetes

Being Overweight, 45 years or older, having a parent or sibling with diabetes, being physically active less than 3/week, History of gestational diabetes or Prediabetes, being of certain races or ethnicities (AA/Hispanic/Latino/American Indian/Alaska native/Some pacific Islanders/Asian Americans)

300

True or False: The higher the A1c value, the healthier the level of blood glucose/sugar

False

300
If I am having symptoms of low blood sugar I should ___________ right away 

Eat or drink 15grams of carbohydrates

300

Always bring this with you when traveling

Diabetes supplies/medication kit

300

Sugars, starches and ____ are all considered types of carbohydrates

What is fiber

400

Match the "Type" of Diabetes with the underlying condition:

Not enough insulin is produced   //  Impaired response to the insulin produce by the pancreas

Not enough insulin = Type 1

Impaired response to insulin = Type 2

400

Two ways to help keep your blood sugar from getting too high  

Healthy eating plan, Intentional physical activity, Taking medications as prescribed, Monitoring blood sugar, and Limiting starchy carbohydrates

400

Two examples of quick acting carbohydrates

4 glucose tablets   //  4 ounces fruit juice  //  4 ounces regular soda  //  4 piece of hard candy

400

Three items to keep on hand in case of illness

Water   //  Anti-diarrheal, Pain reliever, Thermometer   //  Juice boxes, Regular soft drinks or Sports drinks    //  Canned soup   //   Unsweetened applesauce

400

Raspberries and bananas are fruit high in this type of carbohydrate

What is Fiber

500

A1C is an estimate of your average blood glucose/sugar over how much time

what is 3 months

500

If I am sick, my blood sugar will likely _______

Be higher than normal (Assuming you are still eating, etc)

500

Changes with what types of activities can cause my normal pattern of blood glucose/sugar levels to change

Different eating habits   //  Taking medications other than a way prescribed  //  Different physical activity routine  //  Becoming sick  //  New onset of stress

500

Do this if you live in an area prone to natural disasters

Keep an insulated, waterproof diabetes disaster kit ready (similar to travel kit, plus names of prescriptions, contact information of providers, pharmacy, and emergency contact)

500

Name 2 ways that fiber helps people with diabetes:

1 - does not cause a spike in blood glucose levels  //   2 - slows transit through the GI tract to help one feel fuller longer, and may eat less   //  3 -high fiber foods tend to be low in calories