Digestion
Name of the sugar found in our blood that feeds our brain, nerves, heart and other body cells
Glucose
Name of medication that works on the liver to stop it from releasing more glucose into the blood from its glycogen stores.
What is "Metformin"
Being active helps to:
a) lower blood sugars
b) raise blood sugars if glucose is over 14.0 mol/L
c) control blood sugars better
d) all of the above
What is "d"- all of the above
What will make your blood sugars go up faster
a) sweet potato
b) 1 cup oatmeal
c) A regular baked potato
d) pasta cooked as "al dente"
What is "c" - a regular baked potato
Which answer is correct. If blood sugars are high, there is an increased risk of nerve damage that can lead to:
a) periodontal disease
b) slower digestion
c) incontinence
d) b & c only
e) All of the above
What is "c" - B and C only. Periodontal disease is gum and tooth disease due to other factors. The nerves damaged that control the urine from leaking out of the urinary bladder and the stomach nerve (vagus nerves), are damaged with high blood sugars.
Name of sugar found in milk
What is "Lactose"
True or False
Everyone diagnosed with diabetes is put on some kind of medication to control their blood sugars
What is "False". There are many on "diet alone" and are not on any medication for their diabetes. Keeping active, eating healthy and keeping stress to a minimum can all help
Prediabetes is also known as "borderline diabetes".
True or False
What is "False" - there is no such thing as 'borderline diabetes'- you either have diabetes, or you do not have diabetes. Your risk of developing diabetes however, can increase.
What is found in plant foods that help to level out your blood glucose levels by slowing down the speed at which the food breaks down and turns into glucose .
What is "fibre"
Which of the following statements relating to use of smoking marijuana and diabetes is not a possible side effect of using.
a) Increased risk of skin infections for some
b) Interference with antibiotics if person is on them
c) Decreased risk of dementia
d) Decrease in circulating oxygen, adding to fatigue
What is "d". Use of marijuana has been associated with all of the possible effects of using marijuana. However, this can vary from person to person and the type of marijuana that they use.
Which sugar will make your blood sugars go up fastest and can help if you are experiencing an "insulin reaction" or "low blood sugar" reaction.
What is sucrose (white sugar) or glucose tablets
Medication needed for those whose pancreas has stopped working is called what?
What is "insulin". If their pancreas has stopped making insulin, they must have insulin injections.
Xerostomia is a condition that can be caused by
a) dehydration
b) poorly controlled diabetes
c) Heart medications
d) All of the above
What is "a" - all of the above Xerostomia is when the mouth is very dry due to high blood sugars and decreased saliva flow.
What is the worst kind of fruit to serve someone who has diabetes
a) an apple
b) pineapple
c) watermelon
What is "watermelon" - Watermelon has a high GI so can cause sugars to swing high. It also has low amounts of fibre in it.
The good protein that we do not want in our urine is called what?
What is "Albumin"
Name of the type of fat that excess glucose turns into in the body if the glucose (sugar) is not needed.
What is "triglycerides"
What does the abbreviation "OTC" medication stand for?
What is "Over-the-counter" medications. These are those that do not need a prescription from the doctor. You can just buy them off the shelf.
Which is not considered a complication of diabetes
a) nephropathy
b) heart disease
c) retinopathy
d) being thirsty
What is "d" - being thirsty. This is a symptom, not a complication
Which of the following is best to put into your soups if you are living with diabetes.
a) macaroni
b) barley
c) rice
NAFLD Stands for what?
What is "Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease"
Which of the following is true as it relates to a GI rating and making healthier food choices for the person living with diabetes?
a) Gastrointestinal system is affected less.
b) Tells us which foods will cause blood sugars to go up faster after eating them.
c) Tells us which foods are high GI rating and are the best choice for those living with diabetes
What is "c" - GI stands for glycemic index and gives us a indicator as to which foods will cause the greatest fluctuations in your blood sugars. As a person with diabetes, you want to choose 'Low GI' foods.
ACE inhibitors often end in the letters "pril" like ramapril, esonopril etc. They help to:
a) remove water from our blood
b) slow food digesting and turning food into glucose
c) protects the tiny blood vessels of the kidney, eyes and nerves of the body from damage
d) Used as a filler for your bubble pack
What is "c" - protects the small blood vessels in the body like the eyes, kidney and nerves
What two medical conditions can cause the most damage to the tiny blood vessels in our eyes, kidneys and nerves.
What is 1) high blood sugars and 2) High blood pressure
This is a healthy fat that has been found to help heal the liver, protects the heart (anti-clotting or anticoagulant factor) and is needed by the brain for many functions.
What is "Omega-3 fats"
Nephropathy is a complication that refers to damage to what part of our body.
a) the retina
b) the kidney
c) the nerves in our body
d) the heart and blood vessels
What is "b" - the kidney. It is the "nephrons" or tiny filters in the kidney that are damaged from the high blood sugars