The type of sugar that our food is changed into, in order for it to be used by our body cells like our heart, brain, muscles etc.
What is "glucose"
100
In which part of the body is our food broken down by enzymes into glucose, before it is absorbed into the blood.
What is the "small intestine"
100
This is the number one type of diabetes in Canada
What is "type 2 diabetes"
100
Diabetic retinopathy is considered a sign and symptom of diabetes. True or False
What is "False" - it is a complication
100
If a person has diabetic retinopathy, what part of the body is damaged?
What is "the retina of the eye"
200
A good fasting blood glucose is what range
What is "between 4-7 mol/L"
200
What is the number one cause of Type 2 diabetes?
What is "insulin resistant type 2 diabetes" or abdominal or visceral fat"
200
The main cause of this type of diabetes is due to the interference of placental hormones during pregnancy in allowing insulin to work properly.
What is "gestational diabetes"
200
Thirst is a sign and symptom of diabetes. True or False
What is "True"
200
If a person has neuropathy, what part of the body is damaged by the poorly controlled blood glucose (sugar) levels.
What is " the nerves in our body"
300
Two hours after eating, blood glucose levels are ideally between what two numbers.
What is "5-10 mmol/L"
300
What is the medical term for high blood sugars
What is "hyperglycaemia"
300
The cause of this type of diabetes has been mainly attributed to an autoimmune condition.
What is "type 1 diabetes"
300
When blood glucose levels are high in the blood, this can cause fatigue in some due to:
a) staying out late at night
b) not enough glucose getting to some of the body cells
c) anemia
What is "b"
300
Poorly controlled blood sugars can lead to damage to the nerves in our urinary bladder that can lead to what condition.
What is "urinary incontinence" or leaking of urine into pants
400
The part of the body that makes insulin is called what?
What is the "pancreas"
400
What is hypoglycemia
What is "low blood sugars" (below 4.0 mol/L)
400
A person who has been taking medication in the form of pills, and now needs to take insulin, has what type of diabetes.
What is "type 2 diabetes"
400
Which of the following is not a sign and symptom of diabetes
a) cuts and infections take longer to heal
b) triglycerides building up on the inside of artery walls
c) thirsty
d) blurred vision
e) all of the above
What is "b" Triglycerides building up on the inside of the artery wall
400
If a person has nephropathy, this is damage to what part of the body?
What is the "kidney" also known as renal disease
500
Excess glucose not needed by the body cells is taken to the liver and turned into what type of "bad" fat.
What is "triglycerides"
500
When a person has trouble breaking down the sugar found in milk, what is this called?
What is "lactose intolerance"
500
True or False. Eating too much sugar can cause diabetes.
What is "False"
500
Amputations are considered as a sign or symptom of diabetes. True or False
What is 'False"
500
What two parts of the body are affected if a person has periodontal disease?