Blood sugar basics
Healthy Habbits
Complications
Name that medicine
Anishinabemowin
100
What hormone regulates blood sugar levels
Insulin
100
Which exercise is particularly helpful for managing blood sugar levels?
Aerobic exercise, ie// walking, biking, swimming.
100
What I condition is commonly associated with Diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy
100
What is another name for Glucophage
Metformin
100
Blood
Miskwi
200
What is a normal fasting blood glucose range for a healthy person
4-7 mmol
200
What dietary changes can help prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Reducing sugar intake, eating whole grains, and eating more fruits and vegetables
200
Which organ is affected by diabetic nephropathy
The Kidneys
200
What is another word for semaglutide
Ozempic, or Rybelsus
200
Sugar
Ziinzibaakwad
300
How does insulin help lower blood sugar levels
Removes sugar from the blood and puts the glucose into the cells.
300
How many servings of fruits and vegetables are recommended daily for overall health?
At least 5 servings
300
What is Neuropathy, and how does it relate to Diabetes
Neuropathy is nerve damage; it often occurs in the feet and legs due to high blood sugar
300
What is another name for Canagliflozen?
Invokana or SGLT-2
300
To walk
Bimose
400
What is the word for dangerously low blood sugar levels
Hypoglycemia
400
What is the glycemic index, and how does it impact blood sugar
Glycemic index measures how quickly food raises blood sugar levels; Low GI goods are better for stable blood sugar.
400
What is the connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease
People with diabetes are at risk for heart disease and stroke
400
Sitagliptin
Januvia
400
blue
Ozhaawashko
Blue is the official colour of international diabetes awareness.
500
What are the 3 main types of diabetes?
Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes
500
True or false
Minute Rice is low on the glycemic index.
FALSE:
Minute Rice is HIGH on the glycemic Index.
500
What can one do to prevent diabetes complications
-stop smoking, manage stress and take care of mental health. Exercise, eat a good diet, cut back on alcohol consumption
-see doctor regularly, take medications as prescribed.
Drink more water
500
Invokamet is a combination oral medicine. What two medications are in this pill.
Invokana and Metformin
500
Mashkiigobagwaaboo Swamp Tea