Disease Process
True or False: One risk factor for developing Type 2 Diabetes is a family history of diabetes.
What is True
Three immediate problems that result from a high blood sugar.
What are: increased thirst, increased urination, feeling tired, blurred vision, more frequent infections.
Physical activity has this effect on blood sugar levels.
What is lowers blood glucose.
Two ways to treat a low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
What are: 1/2 cup orange juice, glucose tabs, 1 tbsp of honey or sugar, 1/3 can of regular soda.
When diabetes starts, people with diabetes have high blood sugar for this reason.
What is the body cannot use insulin properly or What is the body does not make enough insulin
Three symptoms of a low blood sugar.
What are: weakness, feeling cold/sweaty/clammy, shakiness, hunger, irritability, headache, dizziness, trouble concentrating, light headedness.
True or False: Good foot care for people with diabetes includes going barefoot in your home.
What is False.
Good foot care includes wearing proper footwear (even at home) and checking your feet daily.
One carbohydrate serving contains this many grams of carbohydrates.
What is 15.
True or False: Weight Gain is a symptom of Diabetes.
What is false.
Fatigue is a symptom of Diabetes.
True or False: Some diabetes pills (medications) help your body use insulin better.
What is True.
They do not however contain insulin.
Illness and emotional stress generally have this effect on your blood sugar levels.
What is increases.
True or False: Certain kinds of fat can increase the risk of heart disease.
What is True.
Can you name which ones?
Three long term complications of Diabetes.
What are: kidney problems, nerve problems, eye problems, heart problems.
True or False: Diabetes perfection is required to obtain an A1C within the range recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
What is False.
This is real life. An A1C <7% (goal per ADA) is achieved when blood sugars are within range at least 50% of the time.
Creating a Diabetes Success Plan (goal-setting) is a way to help with positive lifestyle changes.
True or False: This is an example of a practical plan: "I will lose 30 pounds in 2 months."
What is False.
30lb in two months is too much (not achievable).
A better example would be (if you are currently exercising): "I will increase the time I currently exercise by 5 or more minutes each session."
The following meal contains this many carbohydrate servings:
2 slices wheat bread, 2 oz turkey, 1 sp mayo, 1 small apple, 1 cup skim milk.
What is 4?
Now, how many grams does it contain?
You are eligible to attend Diabetes Refresher Course this often.
What is every year (with an order from your doctor).