Basics
Problems
Medications
LifeStyle Changes
100
What organ in the body produces insulin to help move sugar from the blood stream to the cells?
What is the pancreas?
100
This term refers to the complication of issues with your eyes caused by diabetes
What is retinopathy?
100
This is the first line of medication for most diabetics
What is Metformin?
100
What is one diet plan that can improve healthy eating choices?
What is "The Plate Method"
200
What is one modifiable risk factor for diabetes?
What is weight or/and lifestyle?
200
This refers to issues caused by diabetes involving the kidneys
What is nephropathy?
200
DDP-4 medications are given by which route?
What is orally or a pill?
200
As a diabetic, you should never eat sugary food again. True of False?
What is False? You should LIMIT sugar intake and natural sugars such as fruit and complex carbs are okay to eat.
300
What is the test that checks for several months of blood sugars and can be used as a diagnostic tool?
What is Hemoglobin A1C?
300
How would you describe peripheral neuropathy pain?
What is "pins and needles"?
300
This class of diabetes medications can help you lose weight and lower blood glucose levels
What is GLP-1 receptor agonists? (Ex: Ozempic)
300
How often should you check your feet for ulcers, cuts, and possible wounds?
What is DAILY
400
A fasting blood sugar of _____ would be an indicator of type 2 diabetes?
What is 126 or greater?
400
What is this complication of diabetes that can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke?
What is atherosclerosis?
400
This type of medication is given as an injection based off blood sugar levels
What is insulin?
400
How many minutes should you get of moderate exercise a week?
What is 150 minutes?
500
What are the 3 P's symptoms of diabetes?
What is polyuria (pee), polydipsia( parched), and polyphagia (piggish)
500
How many diabetics will get a foot ulcer?
What is 1 in 10?
500
This type of medication helps you excrete glucose or sugar through your urine
What is SGLT2 inhibitors?
500
What should be your goal blood sugar before eating a meal?
What is 80 - 120?