General Diabetes
A device used to check your blood sugar.
What is a glucometer?
A nutrient in foods and drinks that makes your blood glucose level go up. It includes things like fiber, sugars, and starches.
What is a carbohydrate (a "carb")?
You should do this once per year for better eye health.
How often should you have a check-up with your eye doctor (ophthalmologist)?
You should do this at least once per year for better foot health.
How often should you have a check-up with your foot doctor (podiatrist)?
Diabetes doubles your risk of this type of disease, which affects blood vessels and your heart.
What is cardiovascular disease?
A test that measures the average amount of sugar in your blood over the past 3 months.
What is a Hemoglobin A1c (A1C)?
These are the five main food groups.
What are protein/meat, dairy, grains, fruit, and vegetables?
Three things that you can do daily to prevent dental infections.
What are flossing, brushing your teeth (twice!), and rinsing your mouth?
Something you can do weekly that helps to prevent depression without medication.
What is exercise?
This is considered a low blood sugar level, and it likely means you should consume some carbohydrates.
What is a blood sugar level below 70 mg/dL? (Keep in mind the 15/15 rule)
Types of foods and drinks that are very low in carbohydrates and can be considered "free foods" when it comes to counting carbs. (Give at least 3 examples!)
What are non-starchy vegetables, meats and seafood, nuts and seeds, some dairy products, water, and sugar-free beverages?
An important feature that you should add to your glasses to protect your eyes from the sun.
What is UV (ultraviolet) light protection on glasses?
Most diabetic amputations begin as a smaller problem with these on your feet.
What are foot sores (ulcers)?
These help with mental health, but they might cause weight gain, increases in A1c, or increases in blood lipids.
What are psychotropic medications (mental health or "psych" medications)
An A1C below this level is associated with lower odds of diabetes-related complications such as heart or kidney disease. Talk with your provider about a personal goal for your A1c level.
What is an A1C below 7%?
These are two types of grains. One type is healthier than the other because it contains a higher percentage of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
What are whole grains and refined grains? (Whole grains are better for your health and managing blood sugar)
A disease in your mouth that can cause your blood sugar to increase. It is NOT reversible, but your dentist can help treat it.
What is periodontitis, or "gum disease"?
Controlling this in your blood will also help control your blood pressure and cholesterol.
What are some benefits of controlling blood sugar?
A medication that can be injected in order to lower your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, your body does not produce it normally.
What is insulin?
The amount of carbohydrates (in grams) that is considered one serving, or one ounce. It is also the maximum amount of total carbohydrates that a snack should contain.
What is 15 grams of carbohydrates?
Examples of eye diseases or conditions that are commonly found in people with diabetes (4 possible answers)
What are glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and macular edema?
This is a condition where the nerves in your feet are damaged. It increases the risk of ulcers, dry skin, falls, changes in foot shape, and can cause tingling or burning pain.
What is neuropathy?
An emotional regulation exercise that has the acronym "STOP". (what do each of the letters stand for?)
What is Stop, Take a step back, Observe, and Proceed?