The basics
This type of diabetes occurs when a person's pancreas becomes resistant to insulin
What is.....Type 2 Diabetes
This percentage of Black adults in the U.S. are more likely than white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes
What is.....60%
Saturated and trans fats cause an increased risk of type 2 diabetes some examples include whole milk, store bought cookies and this fat that is associated with toast.
What is....butter
Exercise described on the slideshow can be fun! Examples included dance class, walking club and this fun activity which got very popular quick!
What is.....pickleball
This website link ___ct.org helps provide resources for diabetes care near you using locations
What is....211ct.org
At this age a person should be getting checked for pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes if they are overweight and have many risk factors
What is.....age 35 or younger!
In Connecticut, Middle-aged Black adults are this __ times more likely to end up hospitalized for diabetes-related complications compared to white seniors
What is......3 times
This category of drinks increase your risk by 26%. Examples of this category include sweet tea, soft drinks and soda drinks
What are......sweetened drinks
To prevent type 2 diabetes it is recommended to get at minimum of ____ minutes or 2.5 hours of activity per week
This organization partners with the Hartford HealthCare Hospital to have diabetes prevention programs which are accredited by the CDC.
**Hint it has its own song**
What is...YMCA
What is the hormone called that controls blood sugar by helping glucose enter your body from food to create energy?
** Hint its in the pancreas**
What is......insulin
These two communities highlighted in this presentation are at higher risk to type 2 diabetes?
Who are.....black and brown communities
What are....calories
Exercise is shown to decrease the chances of developing diabetes by up to what percent in high-risk individuals including people who are pre-diabetic
The Hartford Healthcare Hospital has a diabetic life care program, this program offers the first __ weeks free to start
What is....12
Certain risk factors for type 2 diabetes include family history, high blood pressure, not exercising regularly and this word which is used to describe a person who is over weight
What is.....obese/obesity
Black and Brown communities face systemic barriers which include safe spaces for exercise and this barrier which is described as having limited access to what types of foods?
What are.....healthy foods
the categories from the slideshow that go over foods increasing one's risk of type 2 diabetes include, Drinks sweetened with sugar, saturated and trans fats, heavily processed carbohydrates and this category which involves two types of meats
What are...red meats and processed meats
Exercise can help the body in lowering the risk of developing type 2 diabetes through improving insulin sensitivity and reduces this level which is what diabetics test for.
What are...blood sugar levels
Carecompass.ct.gov/diabetes/ is a website that includes resources providing contacts to what type of coach?
What is a.... diabetes health coach