This helpful tool is used to determine the nutritional value of products in a grocery store and is typically found on the back or side of a food package.
What is the Nutrition Label or Nutrition Facts Panel?
100
This diabetes complication is a result of high blood sugar levels damaging the nerves in the back of the eye.
What is diabetic retinopathy, eye disorder, or blindness?
100
This important nutrient is needed for all body functions and should be consumed before, during, and after exercise.
What is water?
100
This hormone produced by the pancreas is what "unlocks" the cells and helps glucose enter the cells from the blood.
What is insulin?
100
Feelings of nervousness, weakness, shaking, sweating, irritability, and/or hunger are symptoms of this diabetic complication.
What is hypoglycemia or low blood sugar?
200
Fruit, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy (Found on ChooseMyPlate)
What are the 5 food groups?
200
This diabetes complication can cause tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in your hands and feet.
What is neuropathy or nerve damage?
200
Examples are taking a break during TV commercials, doing yard work, and taking a stroll around the block.
What are ways to increase physical activity at home?
200
This is the most commonly prescribed first oral medication to treat Type 2 Diabetes and should be taken with food.
What is metformin?
200
This is an example of a fast-acting carbohydrate to be used for treatment of hypoglycemia or a low blood sugar.
What is 1/2 cup of juice, 1 cup of skim milk, 1/2 can of a regular soda, peppermint, or 3-4 glucose tablets?
300
This type of grain includes fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Examples are brown rice, oats, and barley.
What is a whole grain?
300
This serious complication of diabetes can result in needing a kidney transplant or starting dialysis.
What is nephropathy or kidney disease?
300
This device can be used to count your steps.
What is a pedometer?
300
The letters A, B, and C stand for the 3 most important levels in our body to keep controlled to prevent or delay complications of diabetes.
What is A- A1c, B- blood pressure, and C- cholesterol or blood fat levels?
300
This is the primary or basic test for people with diabetes.
What is a fingerstick blood sugar with a glucometer?
400
Food such as fruit, starch, and milk that turn to sugar in your body and raise your blood sugar when eaten.
What is a carbohydrate?
400
Chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, and discomfort in your arms, neck, back, jaw, or stomach are symptoms of this diabetes complication.
What is a heart attack?
400
Tipping the calorie balance for weight loss means burning more calories than you take in. This is how you burn calories.
What is exercise or physical activity?
400
These numbers give you a picture of your diabetes control.
What is blood sugar (glucose) testing?
400
These are the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia or high blood sugar.
What is thirst, frequent urination, getting up to urinate during the night, headache, muscle cramps, or blurred vision?
500
This ingredient is a heart healthy and lower fat substitution for whole milk in a recipe.
What is fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk?
500
By achieving this you can prevent serious complications of diabetes.
What is keeping blood sugars in target range?
500
This event is a result of better use of insulin during physical activity and requires diabetics to monitor blood glucose and carry a fast-acting carbohydrate when exercising.
What is hypoglycemia or low blood glucose?
500
Do not throw these diabetes supplies in the trash or flush them down the toilet.
What are needles or syringes?
500
This test gives an estimated average of blood sugar for the past 3 months.