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DIABETIC TERMS
PREVENTION
RISK FACTORS
COMPLICATIONS
TREATMENT
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WHAT IS THE HORMONE INVOLVED WITH DIABETES

INSULIN

100

This macronutrient, when consumed, leads to an increase in blood glucose.

carbohydrates

100

This modifiable risk factor, often associated with poor diet and lack of exercise, significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Obesity

100
What is True or False: Diabetes can lead to cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, blindness, and nerve damage
TRUE
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A major breakthrough in glucose monitoring allows patients to track blood sugar levels using this type of internal device.

Continuous Glucose Monitor

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WHAT IS THE ORGAN INVOLVED WITH DIABETES
PANCREAS
200
WHAT IS THE TYPE OF DIABETES THAT WIEGHT CONROL AND INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HELP PREVENT
TYPE 2
200

A sedentary lifestyle, or lack of this, can lead to insulin resistance and a higher risk of diabetes.

Lack of physical activity
200
What is the type of complication that includes hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis, bacterial/fungal infections, and lactic acidosis
SHORT-TERM
200
What is the hormone injection that type 1 diabetics require
INSULIN
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WHAT IS THE CURRENT TERM FOR WHAT WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AS ADULT ONSELT DIABETES
TYPE 2 DIABETES
300
What is the time frame recommended for daily physical activity?
30 minutes
300

This condition, which occurs during pregnancy and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes later in life, is a known risk factor.

gestational diabetes

300
What is the type of complication that includes eye disease (retinopathy), kidney disease (nephropathy), nerve disease (neuropathy), circulatory disease (cardiovascular), amputation
LONG-TERM
300
What is True or False: There is no cure for diabetes
TRUE
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WHAT IS THE TERM FOR HIGH BLOOD SUGAR
HYPERGLYCEMIA
400
What is an example of a well-portioned meal?
chicken (protein), brown rice (grain), broccoli (vegetable), yogurt (calcium), mango (fruit)
400

Chronically high levels of this stress hormone can contribute to insulin resistance and increase the risk of diabetes

cortisol
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What are common heart problems diabetics are at risk for
STROKE (HEART ATTACK) AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
400
What is the ABCs of diabetes control
HBA1C, BLOOD PRESSURE, HEALTHY CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
500

These two types of pancreatic cells regulate glucose by producing insulin and glucagon, respectively

beta cells and alpha cells

500
What is the recommended daily portion of grains, vegetables, fruits, calcium, and protein.
6 oz of grains, 2 1/2 cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruit, 3 cups of calcium rich foods, and 5 1/2 cups of protein daily.
500

What is a healthy person’s blood sugar usually between

70-110 mg/dL

500
What is the short-term complication that rapid intake of sugar corrects
HYPOGLYCEMIA
500

This injectable diabetes medication mimics the incretin hormone GLP-1, helping to lower blood sugar, slow gastric emptying, and promote weight loss.

GLP-1 receptor agonists