Diabetes Types
True or False: More people have Pre-Diabetes than T1 and T2 combined
True
The hormone that the pancreas produces in the body
Number of grams in 1 carb choice
15
Test that captures a 2-3 month blood sugar average
Hgb A1C
A CGM device is never used in pregnancy
false
Type of Diabetes characterized by complete beta cell destruction
Type 1 Diabetes
The time when all women are tested for GDM due to a rise in placental hormones
24-28 weeks gestation
Number of grams of fast-acting carb used to treat a low blood sugar
Diabetes is diagnosed at this level of A1C or higher
6.5%
True of False: Insulin is the only type of injectable medication
Type of Diabetes this is partially caused by a rise in placental hormones
Gestational Diabetes
Once a women is diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes it will never go away
false
90-100% of this macronutrient gets converted to glucose within 1-2 hours
Carbohydrates
A FBS of this is diagnostic for Diabetes
Provides flexibility in amount of insulin delivered, can calculate insulin needs, can stop insulin delivery if needed
Pump
Type of Diabetes that is possibly reversible
Pre-Diabetes
Number of minutes of physical activity per week recommended for adults
150
A quick meal planning method
Shaky, sweaty, dizzy, hungry
Hypoglycemia
Device worn under the skin that measures bg in interstitial fluid
Continuous Glucose Monitor
%'age of beta cells destroyed at the time Diabetes is diagnosed
50%
Low in calories and recommended to take up 1/2 of the plate
Vegetables or free-foods
Caused by skipping meds, too many carbs, taking steroids
Hyperglycemia
This medication is the only type approved for use during pregnancy. While other types of medications are used, they are off-label
insulin