Understanding Type 1 Diabetes
What does the body stop making in Type 1 Diabetes?
What is insulin?
What is insulin’s job in the body?
It helps sugar move from the blood into the cells for energy.
What kind of food turns into sugar in your blood?
Carbohydrates.
What tool do people use to check their blood sugar?
A blood glucose meter or CGM.
True or False — Only adults get Type 1 Diabetes.
False. Someone can get type 1 diabetes at any age
What organ in the body makes insulin?
What is the pancreas?
What are two ways insulin can be given?
Through injections or an insulin pump.
What is one example of a food high in carbohydrates?
Bread!
What should you do before bed to stay safe overnight if you have type 1 diabetes?
Check your blood sugar or make sure your CGM is working.
True or False- Type 1 Diabetes is contagious ( someone can give it to you)
False! You can’t “catch” diabetes.
What system in the body attacks the pancreas in Type 1 Diabetes?
What is the immune system?
Why does someone with Type 1 Diabetes need insulin every day?
Because their body can’t make it on its own.
Name one healthy snack for steady blood sugar.
Apple slices with peanut butter, cheese sticks, or nuts.
How often should blood sugar be checked?
everal times a day or as directed by a doctor ( they know whats best)
True or False- Eating too much candy causes Type 1 Diabetes.
False. it’s caused by the immune system, not sugar.
How do doctors test for diabetes?
By checking blood sugar levels in your blood.
What can happen if blood sugar stays high for too long?
You can get very sick and need medical help (diabetic ketoacidosis).
Why do you sometimes need a snack before playing sports or running?
To keep blood sugar from dropping too low.
How does exercise affect blood sugar?
It can lower it, so snacks or insulin adjustments may be needed.
True or False. Kids with Type 1 Diabetes can play sports.
True. but they need to be careful and monitor their blood sugar.
What age can Type 1 Diabetes begin?
It can happen at any age, but it often starts in childhood.
What should you do if your pump or insulin pen stops working?
Tell an adult and use a backup insulin method right away.
Why is water better than soda for someone with diabetes?
Because soda has sugar that can make blood sugar go too high.
Why is it important to tell teachers and friends about your diabetes?
So they can help you if you have a low or high blood sugar emergency.
True or False. People with Type 1 Diabetes can live long, healthy lives
True. with great care and support from the people around them, they can do anything someone without diabetes can do!