TYPE 1 BASICS
This major organ is responsible for producing insulin in the human body
What is the pancreas?
This initial symptom occurs as the body tries to flush out excess unused sugar or glucose.
What is frequent urination?
This nutrient in food has the most direct and rapid impact on your blood glucose levels.
What is carbohydrate?
This specialized medical professional is the best person to consult with for creating a personalized nutrition plan for someone with type 1 diabetes.
What is a registered dietitian and/or certified diabetes care and education specialist?
This fruit with a big pit is the color of Kermit the Frog and is often mistaken for a vegetable. It is popularly spread on toast and is rich is healthy fats, which help to support heart health.
What is avocado?
Type 1 diabetes is classified as this type of condition, where the immune system attacks healthy cells.
What is an autoimmune disease?
Significant weight loss, increased thirst, increased urination and fatigue.
What are symptoms of high blood glucose?
This size measuring cup is often used to measure 1 Carb choice (15 grams) of starchy vegetables
What is 1/2 cup?
This is how frequently persons with type 1 diabetes should visit their endocrinologist.
What is every 3-6 months?
This melon is known for its bright orange flesh and sweet flavor and is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium.
What is cantaloupe?
This is one of the best liquids to drink to help reduce hyperglycemia and to stay well hydrated.
What is water?
This term refers to the feeling of extreme thirst that often precedes a type 1 diagnosis.
What is polydipsia?
This type of diet is what some persons with diabetes follow to minimize post-meal blood glucose spikes.
What is a low carb diet?
This is a healthy blood glucose target range for youth with type 1 diabetes before meals.
What is 90-130 mg/dL?
This legume from the bean family is traditionally used to make hummus or in salads and is a good source of healthy carbs, fiber and protein.
This is what you should do if you have nausea and vomiting for more than 4 hours and if you test positive for moderate-large ketones.
What is seek immediate medical attention (go to ER). If unconscious someone should call 911.
This life-threatening condition occurs when the body produces high levels of ketones because it lacks enough insulin. It often occurs at the onset of type 1 diabetes.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
Before using a food label to count carbs you must always look at this specific measurement.
What is serving size?
This percentage of people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.
What is 5%?
This green tree-like veggie is an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin K and a good source of fiber. 1 cup raw has only 5 grams of carb.
What is broccoli?
The claim that eating too much of this is a common myth and it actually does not cause type 1 diabetes.
What is sugar?
This specific blood test measures average blood glucose levels over the past 2 to 3 months.
What is a hemoglobin A1C test?
These food groups contain carbohydrate.
What is fruit, milk, starches/grains, sweets, (and even non-starchy veggies have small amounts of carb).
This "rule" is a catchy way to remember how to treat low blood glucose or hypoglycemia.
What is the 15-15 rule? Eat or drink 15 grams of carb, wait 15 minutes and recheck blood sugar. Once blood sugar goes above 70 have a snack with protein and carb (such as cheese and crackers or 1/2 sandwich) or your next meal.
This pink fishy is high in omega-3 fatty acids which helps support heart and brain health.
What is salmon?