What is Diabetes?
How many types of diabetes are there?
2
Type-1, Type-2
Is diabetes only controlled by medicine?
No
Diabetes is controlled by diet, medication, exercise, glucose monitoring.
Myth or Fact
You can only be born with diabetes. It does not develop later in life.
Myth
If you have Type-2 diabetes your body does not use or produce enough ________.
Insulin
Is Type 2 Diabetes only treated with insulin?
No
Type 2 diabetes can be treated with pills, insulin or both. Type 1 diabetes is treated only with insulin.
Myth or Fact
I can stop taking diabetic medicine once my blood sugar is under control.
Myth
Prediabetes is when a person's blood sugar level is ____ than normal, but not enough for diagnosis.
Higher
A______-free diet allows a Type 2 Diabetic to eat as many other foods as desired.
Sugar
Managing a Diabetic diet includes portion control, eating 3 regularly scheduled meals a day, reading food labels for carbohydrate and sugar amounts/serving
Myth or Fact
My doctor put me on insulin. This means I am not doing a good job managing my blood sugar.
Myth.
Type 1 Diabetics use insulin because their body does not produce it at all.
Type 2 Diabetics use insulin to stay in the healthy range because as their body starts to produce less of it.
______ is a condition in which blood glucose levels are too high because the body can not make or use enough insulin.
Diabetes
No
Some individuals with type 2 diabetes can potentially stop insulin therapy, especially if they achieve significant improvements in blood sugar control through lifestyle changes or other medications.
Myth or Fact
Prediabetes always leads to diabetes.
Myth
Lifestyle changes and physical exercise can stop prediabetes into developing into diabetes.
Name 3 diabetic superfoods.
Berries, Dark green leafy vegetables, Beans, Citrus Fruits, Fish, Nuts, Sweet Potatoes, Whole Grains, Tomatoes, Milk/Yogurt
Is eating too much sugar the only thing that can cause your blood sugar level to increase?
No
High Blood Sugar Levels- eating too many starchy foods, infections anywhere in the body, certain medications, stress, lack of exercise, not enough sleep
Myth or Fact
You can’t eat any sweets if you have diabetes.
Myth
People with diabetes can still enjoy sweets and carbohydrates as part of a balanced diet. The key is moderation and portion control. It's important to control your carb intake and choose healthier options like whole grains, fruits and vegetables.