General information
Either your body doesn't make enough insulin, it can't use the insulin it does produce, or a combination of both.
What is type 2 diabetes?
Metformin, Glipizide, Actos, Januvia
What are some oral medications used to treat Type 2 diabetes?
Sodas: both sugar sweetened regular soda and diet soda raise blood sugar, Refined sugars (donuts, pastries, cakes, cookies, scones, sweets, candy)Processed carbs (white bread, pasta, chips, saltines) Trans fats (anything with the word hydrogenated on the label) such as butter "spreads," some mayonnaise "spreads" some salad dressings,packaged sauces, bakery goods High-fat animal products (red meat, fatty cuts of pork, bacon, sausage) High-fat dairy products (whole milk, cream, cheese, ice cream)
What are foods to avoid in Type 2 diabetes?
This is a condition characterized by abnormally low blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, usually less than 70 mg/dl. However, an individual may have a more individualized level for low blood sugar.
What is Hypoglycemia?
Normally, your body breaks down the sugars and carbohydrates you eat into a special sugar called glucose. Glucose fuels the cells in your body. But the cells need insulin, a hormone, in your bloodstream in order to take in the glucose and use it for energy.
What is normal functioning blood glucose?
can cause low blood sugar
What is a side effect of oral diabetes medications?
A ______ can follow a number of different patterns and have a variable ratio of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. The carbohydrates consumed should be low glycemic load and come primarily from vegetables. The fat and proteins consumed should primarily come from plant sources.
What is a broad description of a healthy diet for someone with type 2 diabetes?
Shakiness, nervousness, anxiety, sweating, chills, clamminess, irritability, impatience, confusion, including delirium, rapid/fast heartbeat, lightheadedness or , dizziness, hunger and nausea, sleepiness blurred/impaired vision, tingling or numbness in the lips or tongue Headaches, weakness or fatigue, anger, stubbornness, or sadness, lack of coordination, seizures, unconsciousness
What are symptoms of Hypoglycemia?
Your pancreas can’t make insulin. This vital hormone helps your body's cells convert sugar into energy. Without it, sugar builds up in your blood and can reach dangerous levels. To avoid life-threatening complications, people with type 1 diabetes must take insulin for their entire lives.
What is Type 1 diabetes?
A hormone that your pancreas makes to allow cells to use glucose. When your body isn't making or using _______ correctly, you can take man-made _______ to help control your blood sugar.
What is Insulin?
Brown rice, Whole wheat, Quinoa, Steel-cut oatmeal, Vegetables, Fruits, Beans, Lentils
What are examples of complex carbohydrates or Low glycemic load foods?
High blood glucose High levels of sugar in the urine Frequent urination Increased thirst
What are symptoms of Hyperglycemia?
Both types of diabetes are chronic diseases that affect the way your body regulates blood sugar, or glucose. Glucose is the fuel that feeds your body’s cells, but to enter your cells it needs a key. Insulin is that key. People with type 1 diabetes don’t produce insulin. You can think of it as not having a key. People with type 2 diabetes don’t respond to insulin as well as they should and later in the disease often don’t make enough insulin. You can think of this as having a broken key.Both types of diabetes can lead to chronically high blood sugar levels. That increases the risk of diabetes complications.
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Between 30 and 40 percent of people with type 2 diabetes take insulin. In fact, there are more people with type 2 diabetes who take insulin than type 1 because of the much larger number of people with type 2. Experts believe even more people with type 2 should be taking insulin to control blood sugar -- and the earlier, the better. With an increase in people developing type 2 at a younger age and living longer, more and more people with type 2 will likely be taking insulin.
What is the % of people with type 2 diabetes who take insulin?
Substituting sugar free soda, drinking water, avoiding juice and sugary drinks liked sweetened tea.
What is making a small but healthy change in diet?
Consume 15 grams of sugar: 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of juice or regular soda (not diet) 1 tablespoon sugar, honey, or corn syrup 8 ounces of nonfat or 1% milk hard candies, jellybeans, or gumdrops Recheck blood glucose after 15 minutes If hypoglycemia continues, repeat. Once blood glucose returns to normal, eat a small snack if the next planned meal or snack is more than an hour or two away.
What is the treatment for low blood sugar?
Children are now being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
What is a new trend in diabetes diagnoses related to children?
Medication that must be injected into the subcutaneous fat to stablilize blood sugar and cannot be given orally.
What is insulin?
Monitoring carbohydrate intake with diabetes is signifcant because carbohydrates are broken down into what form in order to be used by the body
What is glucose or sugar?
One can lower their blood glucose level by exercising. However, if the blood glucose is above 240 mg/dl, check your urine for ketones. If you have ketones, do not exercise. Exercising when ketones are present may make your blood glucose level go even higher. You'll need to work with your doctor to find the safest way for you to lower your blood glucose level. Cutting down on the amount of food you eat might also help. Work with your dietitian to make changes in your meal plan. If exercise and changes in your diet don't work, your doctor may change the amount of your medication or insulin or possibly the timing of when you take it.
What is the treatment for hyperglycemia?