Diabetes Basics
This condition happens when the body has trouble controlling blood sugar.
What is diabetes?
This non-starchy food group includes spinach, broccoli, and green beans.
What are vegetables?
A simple activity like this can help lower blood sugar after meals.
What is walking?
This small device checks your blood sugar with a drop of blood.
What is a glucose meter?
Getting these regular checkups can help catch diabetes early or prevent complications.
What are doctor visits?
This stage means blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet diabetes.
What is prediabetes?
Choosing whole-grain bread instead of white bread helps control this in your blood.
What is blood sugar?
Experts often recommend about this many minutes of moderate exercise per week.
What is 150 minutes?
Shakiness, sweating, and dizziness can be signs of this blood sugar problem.
What is low blood sugar?
Sleeping too little can make it harder to control this.
What is blood sugar?
Type 2 diabetes is often linked to lifestyle factors like diet, activity, and this common health issue.
What is being overweight (or obesity)?
This drink is best for staying hydrated without raising blood sugar.
What is water?
Choosing stairs instead of elevators and parking farther away are examples of adding more of this into your daily routine.
What is physical activity (or exercise)?
If blood sugar is too low, eating or drinking something with this quick source of energy helps.
What is sugar (or fast-acting carbohydrates)?
Smoking increases the risk of this major diabetes complication affecting the heart.
What is heart disease?
This test shows your average blood sugar over about 3 months.
What is the A1C test?
Eating smaller portions helps prevent blood sugar from doing this after meals.
What is spiking (going too high)?
Before starting a new exercise routine, it’s important to talk with this healthcare professional to stay safe.
What is your doctor (or healthcare provider)?
This healthcare provider often helps people learn daily diabetes care and meal planning.
What is a dietician?
Losing even a small amount of weight — about 5–10% of body weight — can help lower your risk of developing this condition.
What is Type 2 diabetes?
This hormone helps move sugar from your blood into your cells.
What is insulin?
This plate method suggests filling half your plate with vegetables.
What is the MyPlate resource?
Experts suggest moving at least every 30–60 minutes when sitting for long periods to help lower this.
What is blood sugar (or glucose levels)?
Low blood sugar is also called this.
What is hypoglycemia?
This long-term habit — combining healthy eating, regular movement, and routine checkups — is one of the most effective ways to prevent Type 2 diabetes.
What is a healthy lifestyle (or lifestyle change)?