Diabetes Jeopardy

Managing Diabetes

100

Myth or Fact: An ultra low carbohydrate diet (like Atkins) is the best diet for people with diabetes

Myth

200

A hormone that is needed to move glucose from the blood stream into cells to be used for energy

What is Insulin

300

The lab measuring the amount of glucose, or sugar, in your blood

What is Blood Glucose

400

This organ produces insulin and other hormones

What is the Pancreas

500

Name 3 things that can make blood glucose go up

1) eating more carbs than usual; 2) forgetting to take diabetes medication; 3) Less activity than usual; 4) Being sick; 5) Increased stress at work or home

Healthy Eating

100

This is another name for sugars and starches. Your body burns this for energy and needs more of this nutrient than any other.

This is Carbohydrate

200

How many 15gram carbohydrate exchanges are suggested per meal for women and men for weight maintenance?

3-4 for women and 4-5 for men.  

300

This type of carbohydrate is important for reducing glycemic index, satiety, lowering cholesterol, and removing waste from the body.  

What is fiber. 

400

Give 2 examples of ways to eat less carbohydrates:

1) Choose smaller portions; 2) Eat only one portion; 3) eat slowly; 4) Use a smaller plate

500

Name 5 categories/food groups that are considered high carbohydrate foods

Grains, Starchy vegetables, Fruit, Dairy(Milk/Yogurt), Foods/beverages with added sugar

Monitoring Glucose

100

What term is used for Low-Blood Glucose

What is Hypoglycemia

200

What term is used for High-Blood Glucose

What is Hyperglycemia

300

List 3 signs of LOW blood glucose?

Sweating, Weakness, Hunger, Anxiety, Shaky, Fast Heartbeat, Irritable, Not able to think clearly, Headache, Feeling Drowsy, Numbness or tingling around lips, Confusion, Seizure

400

List 3 signs of HIGH blood glucose?

Increased urination, Thirst, Dry skin and mouth, Blurred vision, Cut or sore that won't heal, Lack of energy

500

The morning rise in blood sugar due to counter-regulatory hormones acting against insulin is called:

What is Dawn Phenomenon

Diabetes Journey

100

What Lab(s) should be checked during every 3-6 months

A1C

200

What are the ABC's of diabetes

A1C, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol

300

What Problem(s) should be checked during every doctor visit:

Blood Pressure, Weight, Foot Exam

400

List 3 Long Term Complications of Diabetes

1) Kidney Disease; 2) Heart Disease and Stroke; 3) Eye Complications; 4) Nerve Damage; 5) Foiot Complications; 6) Skin Complications; 4) Depression

500

Which type of insulin: Onset: 2-4 hours; Peak: relatively flat; Duration: 20-24 hours

Long-acting insulin (example: Levamir, Lantus)

Exercise & Mental Health

100

True/False: Sitting less and moving around more can be a good first step to increasing physical activity

True

200

Name 3 different types of exercise: 

1) Strength; 2) Cardio 3) Flexibility 4) Balance 

300

How many minutes of moderate intensity activity or high intensity activity should we aim for each week? 

150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of high intensity activity.   

400

How does stress affect your blood sugar? 

Increases in cortisol levels release stored glucose into the blood stream as a mechanism of "fight-or-flight"

500

Define "grounding" as a coping skill and list 2 examples.  

Grounding gets you out of your head and into your body into the world.  It helps slow or stop 'dissociation' feeling numb, floaty, or disconnected). Reduces the physicality of anxiety.  Examples: smell fragrances, slowly taste food, notice the colors around you, walk barefoot on grass, do yoga, meditate, exercise.