Facts or Myths
True or False: A big day of exercise can cause a person with T1D to go low that night, even if it is 8 hours later.
True. After exercise, people can have lows 4, 8 or even 12 hours later.
BONUS 200 points: Why does this happen?
If your CGM says 120 with an arrow pointing up, what does the arrow mean?
Your glucose is 120 right now and is predicted to keep going up.
Why do people with type 1 diabetes sometimes feel more thirsty?
When your blood sugar is high, it causes your kidneys to make more urine. When you lose water in your urine, you feel thirsty.
True or False: Kids with Type 1 Diabetes cannot eat candy.
False. Kids with Type 1 Diabetes can eat some candy as part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Name two places on your body that you can inject insulin.
The abdomen, thighs, back of the arms, and buttocks.
What can play a key role in managing Diabetes?
(Any of these) Healthy diet, using pump, using CGM, insulin, exercise/ an active lifestyle.
What is a symptom of a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes? Gaining weight or losing weight?
Losing weight. The body starts to use muscle and fat for energy as it cannot use sugar.
True or False: You should always use the same injection site.
False. Using the same insulin injection site over and over is not a good idea. Eventually, insulin injected at that over-used site won’t be absorbed as quickly. You should rotate injection sites.
What is important to do before, during, and after physical activity?
Check your blood glucose levels (or wear CGM). If they fall too low it can cause Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar.
When you are sick, it is important to...
(any one of these) Drink clear liquids, check glucose level more often, check ketones, keep taking some insulin, use your sick day plan
What is a symptom of a low blood sugar?
(any one of these) feeling hot, shaky, hungry, sweaty, heart beating fast, confused, grumpy, sleepy, seizure
True of False: Type 1 diabetes can only happen in kids.
False. People of any age can be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
What is a pump setting that can be used to prevent lows with exercise?
Exercise Mode or Activity Mode
Who should be aware of your diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes?
(any one of these) Any teachers, coaches, nurses, or people in charge so they can get you help when you need it.
What is a symptom of high ketone levels?
(any one of these) stomach ache, muscle ache, nausea, vomiting, breathing fast, feeling confused, dizzy or tired, fruity-smelling breath.
True or False: Family members of people with type 1 diabetes can be screened with a blood test to see if they are at risk for T1D.
True. A blood test can detect islet autoantibodies, a signal that a person is at risk for T1D.
If you blood glucose is low and you have treated it with some juice, what should you do next?
(any of these) Check again in 15 minutes, eat a snack if you are active or have insulin on board.
When going out to eat what is an easy way to plan and prepare?
Many restaurants post their menus online. Check and see what nutritional information they have and what will be better for your diet.
When a person with type 1 diabetes vomits, what 2 things should they check?
Glucose AND ketones