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Symptoms
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Treatment
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Type I diabetes develops as a result of the body not producing this hormone that absorbs sugar from the bloodstream.
What is insulin?
100
A person with this symptom would be very tired for the majority of their day.
What is fatigue?
100
In general, Diabetes is diagnosed by testing this substance in the body.
What is blood?
100
This device is used in the treatment of Diabetes, delivering insulin into the abdomen through a thin needle in carefully planned doses.
What is an insulin pump?
100
People with diabetes should eat proteins high in this type of heart-healthy fat.
What is Omega-3?
200
Because the body does not produce insulin, people with diabetes have this condition, also known as high blood sugar.
What is hyperglycemia?
200
The medical term for this symptom is characterized by frequent urination.
What is polyuria?
200
This test measures the immediate fasting blood sugar in the body.
What is a blood-glucose test?
200
People with diabetes should monitor the intake of these substances throughout the day.
What are carbohydrates?
200
According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes should have 1/4 of their food plates covered with this type of food.
What is protein?
300
Type I Diabetes usually develops in this stage of life.
What is childhood?
300
This symptom of diabetes can be defined as excessive thirst.
What is polydipsia?
300
This test checks for thyroid problems, which may be associated with diabetes.
What is a Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test?
300
People that suspect they have Diabetes should see this type of doctor to receive proper treatment.
What is an Endocrinologist?
300
According to the ADA, people with diabetes should cover half of their plate with these non-startchy foods.
What are vegetables?
400
Without the production of insulin, the body has trouble moving and absorbing this type of sugar.
What is glucose?
400
The medical term for this symptom is characterized by an excessive appetite.
What is polyphagia?
400
This test is not recommended for the diagnosis of diabetes, as the sugar levels in this substance are not accurate.
What is a urine sugar test?
400
People with diabetes should do this more often to live a healthier lifestyle.
What is exercise?
400
People with Type I Diabetes should limit their intake of this type of sugar drastically
What is glucose?
500
This gland of the endocrine system specializes in the production of insulin.
What is the pancreas?
500
This symptom can be defined as a very dry mouth.
What is xerostomia?
500
This test estimates the levels of glucose in your blood over a 2-3 month time span.
What is a Hemoglobin A1c test?
500
People with Diabetes I need to self-inject themselves with the synthetic version of this hormone.
What is insulin?
500
People with Type I Diabetes should closely follow these guidelines for eating each day.
What is the food pyramid?