Medications
Which medication is typically ordered first when diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes?
Metformin**
What food group causes high blood sugar levels if eaten in excess?
Carbohydrates*
The tingling sensation one may experience in their feet due to elevated blood sugars
Neuropathy*
The most common type of diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes**
What medication has the potential to cause yeast infections?
Invokana, Jardiance, Forxiga**
How many grams of carbohydrates are considered one serving?
15g CHO**
What should someone's blood sugar be in order to be considered safe to drive?
5.0mmol or higher (safe to drive at 5)**
Medical term for high blood sugar
Hyperglycemia**
True or False:
Long acting insulin is always given twice a day
False
Long acting insulin is typically given once a day at bedtime*
Which type of bread is lowest on the glycemic index?
White, Whole Wheat, Rye, Sourdough
Sourdough**
True or False:
Illness can cause your blood sugars to be higher than normal.
True, along with stress and many other factors illness can cause elevation in blood sugars for the time period one is sick.**
Which organ(s) helps get rid of excess sugar?
Kidneys**
What medication is being ordered off label for weight loss?
Ozempic**
What carbohydrate can the body not digest?
Fiber**
Found in whole grain cereals, fruit and vegetables. Indigestible parts or compounds of plants which pass unchanged through our stomachs and intestines.
How often should someone living with diabetes monitor their feet?
Daily*
A device that measures your glucose level by testing the blood
Glucometer*
What is the biggest concern when taking insulin?
Hypoglycemia**
How many glasses of water should someone living with diabetes consume daily?
6.5-8.5 cups per day (1.6-2L)**
How many minutes a day should be active minutes?
30 minutes per day (150 minutes per week)*
Which city in Canada was the first to develop insulin?
Toronto**