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What has the greatest impact on blood sugar?
A. Apple
B. Maple Syrup
C. Grapes
D. Cucumber
Maple Syrup (Glycemic Index 66)
True or false, low blood sugar results in more short-term danger while high blood sugar results in long-term danger.
True
What is the best exercise you can do?
A. Running
B. Swimming
C. Cycling
D. The exercise you'll actually do
D. The exercise you'll actually do
True or false, diabetes isn't important to control until symptoms appear.
False
Uncontrolled diabetes can damage the body, nerves, blood vessels, and more even without symptoms.
What's the hormone that's most important in regards to diabetes?
Insulin
What has the greatest impact on blood sugar?
A. Bacon
B. Oatmeal
C. Pancakes
D. Eggs
C. Pancakes
What percent of the US population has diabetes?
A. 1%
B. 5%
C. 11%
D. 33%
C. 11%
What form of exercise is best for weight loss?
Cardio
True or false, diabetes can result in eye damage?
True
Diabetes can result in diabetic retinopathy.
Yes or No, is there a cure for diabetes?
No, Type 2 can be prevented. Type 1 is usually genetic. Both are only managed once diagnosed.
What has the greatest impact on blood sugar?
A. Cheese
B. Plain Yogurt
C. Milk
D. Oat Milk
D. Oat Milk
If a diabetic has a very low blood sugar, what can they do?
Eat or drink something with sugar
Ex: Orange Juice
What exercise equipment is available to you at Forum House?
Stationary bike, rowing machine, weights, basketball, etc...
Does LOW or HIGH blood sugar cause more long-term damage?
Uncontrolled HIGH blood sugar results in long-term damage to the body.
What does "hyperglycemia" mean?
High blood sugar
What has the greatest impact on blood sugar?
A. Watermelon
B. Pineapple
C. Apple
D. Oranges
A. Watermelon
What two conditions are diabetics at great risk for?
A. High blood pressure and stroke
B. Lung collapse and cancer
C. Loss of hair and nails
A. High blood pressure and stroke
If you have to choose one, which is more important?
Diet or Exercise?
Diet vs. Exercise?
You cannot out-exercise a bad diet.
True or false, diabetes damages the lungs.
False
Diabetes damages many parts of the body, but not the lungs directly.
What is one difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is caused by the destruction of insulin-producing cells (often genetic), while Type 2 diabetes is linked to insulin resistance and lifestyle factors
What has the greatest impact on blood sugar?
A. Soda
B. Coffee
C. Fruit Juice
D. Beer
D. Beer
What are three factors that place someone at risk for diabetes?
Weight, genetics, diet
What burns the most calories? Multiple Correct
A. Running
B. Swimming
C. Cycling
D. Weightlifting
A. Running
B. Swimming
C. Cycling
What is one complication that can result from poorly managed diabetes?
Loss of consciousness, nerve damage, amputation, cardiovascular damage, etc...
Besides diet and exercise, what is one more essential part of caring for yourself if you have diabetes?
Medications