Carb Calculations
T1D Management
Sports
Packing and Planning
100

Which of the following has the most carbs

A. 1 Roasted chicken leg with 5 carrot sticks

B. Cobb Salad (chicken, veggies, and cheese)

C. One Corn on the cob and 2 hot dogs (no bun)

D. 1 Serving of Spaghetti and meatballs with 2 pieces of garlic bread

D. Spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread

100

Which of these treats would be a good low snack?

A. Chips

B. Diet Coke

C. Skittles

D. Bacon

C. Skittles






100

Which of the following is a way to protect a site or other device that has to stay attached to you during sports?

A. tight sleeves/ compression clothing

B. Pro wrap and medical tape

C. a sticky patch (kind of like a band-aid but bigger)

D. Vet Wrap
E. All of the above.

E. All of the above

100

What is something you might need to pack carefully for?

Any of the following or others:

-field trip

-camping trip

-hike

-party

-sports tournament

-summer camp!

200

How much insulin would you do if your ratio is 1/10 and you are about to drink a can of cream soda with 66 carbs in it?


6.6 units of insulin

200

List three different ways you could take insulin!

Insulin pump, Injections, Insu-Jet

200

What part of your body does your insulin get absorbed into during sports?

Your muscles!

200

How could you safely bring your supplies when going boating?

A waterproof bag (dry bag) or a ziplock bag 

300

You are taking 4 units of insulin using a 1/7 ratio. How many carbohydrates are in the food you are eating?

28 carbohydrates

300

List three different ways you could test your blood sugar

Blood test, CGM (pump or dex-Com), or flash sensor (libre)

300

What is the name of the hormone in your body which raises your blood sugar during high-intensity sports?

Adrenaline


300

List three practical ways to keep your low supplies from freezing while outside in the winter

Ex/ put it in an inside pocket of your jacket put it next to a hand warmer, put it in your glove/mitten