What is Insulin?
Discussion:
The difference between type 1 vs. type 2 diabetes
100
The recommended weekly goal (in minutes) for physical activity
What is 150 minutes weekly?
Disucssion:
Excercise goals
100
Risk factors for developing diabetes (name 2)
What is:
-Family history
-Smoking
-Obesity
-Hypertension
-Hyperlipidemia
-Vascular disease
-PCOS
100
The device used to measure blood sugars
What is a test kit (glucometer)?
100
Lifestyle requirements for diabetes control
What are DIET, EXERCISE and MEDICATION adherence
200
The inability in men to get or maintain an erection. A possible complication of diabetes.
What is Impotence (erectile dysfunction)?
Discussion:
Prevalence and treatment of impotence in diabetes
200
THE TYPE OF DIABETES THAT WEIGHT CONTROL AND INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HELP PREVENT
What is Type 2 diabetes?
Discussion:
-Prediabetes
-Recommended weight loss for diabetes prevention
200
Prediabetes blood glucose level (range) after Fasting
What is 100-125 mg/dl?
Discussion:
Normal glucose targets in diabetes
200
Weighted average of blood sugars over a 3 month time period
What is the hemoglobin A1c?
200
These reduce blood sugar in type 2 diabetes but do not contain insulin and are not used in type 1 diabetes
What are oral hypoglycemic medications?
300
Critical Biomarker for glucose control
What is Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)?
Discussion:
-How providers and patients use the hemoglobin A1c in diabetes management
-Review the A1c Chart
300
Improves your body’s use of insulin, blood sugar and fat
What is excercise?
300
When you have a BMI score of 30 or more
What is obesity?
300
Symptoms of this life threatening condition include shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, dry mouth or fruity smelling breath
Clue: more common in type 1 diabetics
What is ketoacidosis?
300
The insulin injection sites on your body
What are the abdomen, arms, thighs and buttocks?
400
Injury to the nerves that occurs with longstanding and/or poorly controlled diabetes
What is Neuropathy?
Discussion:
Treatment and prevention
400
Healthy BMI (body mass index) score (range)
What is BMI score between 19 and 25?
Discussion:
BMI targets
400
The type of diabetes that can be caused by genetic AND environmental factors (i.e viruses)
What is TYPE 1 diabetes?
400
The blood sugar level that defines a hypoglycemic event
What is a blood sugar of less than 70mg/dL?
400
When to dispose of insulin
What is the expiration date or 30 days after opening?
500
THE OTHER NAMES FOR TYPE I DIABETES (LIST 2)
What is INSULIN-DEPENDENT or JUVENILE ONSET DIABETES?
500
The type of fat that raises bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol
What are trans fats?
500
Common heart problems that diabetics are at risk for developing
What are heart attack and high blood pressure?
500
4 symptoms you may experience during a hypoglycemic event
What is:
--Sweating
--Palpitations (racing heart)
--Confusion
--Increased apetite
--Nervousness or anxiety
--Nausea
--Tremor (Shakiness)
--Lightheadedness or Dizziness
500
What are the ABCs of diabetes control
What are HbA1c, BLOOD PRESSURE and HEALTHY CHOLESTEROL LEVELS