Yo, You Shouldn't Eat This!
A nutritional mineral that is linked with hypertension, cardiovascular damage, and kidney strain
You could replace sugar with this to sweeten your drink
What are Non-Nutritive Sweeteners?
This type of diet, from the Mediterranean, is good not only for diabetics, but also recommended for the general population
What is a Mediterranean Diet?
When blood sugar levels drop below normal ranges, it is called
What is Hypoglycemia?
This fructose is found in virtually every processed food in the U.S.
What is High Fructose Corn Syrup?
Replacing red meat with this type of protein appears to produce both health and environmental benefits
What are Plant Proteins?
Caring for this body part specifically can prevent the need for future amputation
What are Feet?
Two symptoms of Diabetes
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Weight Loss
Blurred Vision
Polyphagia
Malaise
This calorie-dense nutrient may intuitively seem directly related to diabetes incidence. However, the association is more related to the excess body weight gained from this nutrient.
What is Sugar?
What is the recommended fiber intake?(be specific in g/kcal)
14g/1,000kcal
Fill half your plate with this type of vegetable
What are Non-Starchy Vegetables?
(Salad, Green Beans, Broccoli)
A life-threatening diabetes complication that occurs when the body lacks enough insulin to use blood sugar for energy. Instead, it breaks down fat, producing acidic waste products called ketones that build up in the blood. It is considered a medical emergency
What is Ketoacidosis?
A drink that cannot be converted to glucose, inhibits gluconeogenesis, and interferes with hormonal responses for impending hypoglycemia
What is Alcohol?
This type of carbohydrate avoids digestion in the small intestine, and does not contribute to glycemia or diabetes risk.
(for script, hint: legumes, starch granules in potatoes, retrograde amylase from modified plants)
What are resistant starches?
Name three ideal plant protein sources
Lentils
Soy-Based Products(Tofu, Tempeh)
Nuts/Seeds
Nutritional Yeast
Whole Grains(Quinoa)
A condition caused by damage to the small blood vessels that nourish your nerves with oxygen and nutrients
What is Diabetic Neuropathy?