Less than 180 Goal for blood sugar 1-2 hours after a meal is ___. ABC's of Diabetes To reduce complications, control A1c, Blood pressure, Cholesterol. Fried & processed food These foods are high in fat & sugar. False Used lancets & syringes can be put in the trash Microalbumin/ GFR Urine tests that shows how well your kidneys are working. 22 The avg. American eats ___ tsps of sugar a day. Hyperglycemia The term for high blood glucose levels Type 1 The type of diabetes when the pancreas makes NO insulin. Afrezza Inhaled regular insulin Thirsty, Blurry vision Signs that indicate glucose may be above target Starchy vegetables Potatoes, corn, peas, and winter squash are ___. Lower Diabetes pills, injections, & insulin ___ blood sugar levels. Glucophage This diabetes pill tells my liver to make less sugar. GFR Microalbumin I need to get my urine tested yearly for ___. Pancreas The organ in your body that makes insulin. Shaky, Sweaty, Hangry Signs blood sugars may be too low. Sulfonylureas These diabetes pills tell my pancreas to make more insulin. Glucose The term for sugar in your bloodstream. Smoking What bad habit increases your risk for heart disease? Glucose Low blood sugar is dangerous b/c it deprives your brain of ___. Lowers Physical activity ___ blood glucose levels. Flu I need to get this shot every year. SGLT-2 Inhibitors Oral medications that release sugar in the urine. True My goal is to do about 30 mins of activity on most days. Weight Losing ___ can help to lower blood sugar levels. 80- 130 Goal for blood glucose before meals is ____. A1c A blood test that measures 3 mos. of blood sugar levels. Go up Illness can make your blood levels ___. Protein Meats, fish, nuts, lentils, tofu, & eggs are ___ foods. Hypoglycemia A blood sugar less than 70 is called ___. True Continuous glucose monitors measure interstitial glucose. GLP- 1 RAs Injections that can lower glucose and weight. Fats Oils, butter, margarine, and mayonnaise are ___. Nephropathy This term describes diabetes KIDNEY disease. Regular, Humalog, Novolog, Apidra Types of short & rapid acting insulin Damage Over time, elevated blood sugar levels ___ blood vessels. False Insulin raises blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates Fruits, breads, cereals, milk, & potatoes are ___. Free! Medications Always carry a list of all the ____ you are taking. More than 40 Goal for my HDL cholesterol. Retinopathy This term describes diabetes EYE disease. Saturated This type of fat is found in dairy foods and meats. 1 serving of starch 15 grams of carbohydrates equals: Insulin This hormone moves glucose from the blood into the cells. Rise Carbohydrate foods make your glucose levels ___. Fat Unused calories are stored as ___. More On a sick day, I need to monitor my BG ___ often. Type 2 The type of diabetes when the body is RESISTANT to its own insulin. <7% This is the goal for A1c. Heart Disease The most common complication of diabetes. <130/80 The goal for my blood pressure is ___. Kidneys, eyes, heart Controlling blood pressure & blood sugars protect your ___. NPH, Detemir, Lantus Types of long acting insulin False Fruits & starchy veggies should be avoided. Less than 150 Goal for my triglyceride level should be ___. Gestational This type of diabetes affects only pregnant women. Injections, pumps, pens Ways to give insulin Medical ID With diabetes, it is good to carry this with you at all times. Neuropathy This term describes diabetes NERVE disease. Less than 180 Goal for blood sugar 1-2 hours after a meal is ___. ABC's of Diabetes To reduce complications, control A1c, Blood pressure, Cholesterol. Fried & processed food These foods are high in fat & sugar. False Used lancets & syringes can be put in the trash Microalbumin/ GFR Urine tests that shows how well your kidneys are working. 22 The avg. American eats ___ tsps of sugar a day. Hyperglycemia The term for high blood glucose levels Type 1 The type of diabetes when the pancreas makes NO insulin. Afrezza Inhaled regular insulin Thirsty, Blurry vision Signs that indicate glucose may be above target Starchy vegetables Potatoes, corn, peas, and winter squash are ___. Lower Diabetes pills, injections, & insulin ___ blood sugar levels. Glucophage This diabetes pill tells my liver to make less sugar. GFR Microalbumin I need to get my urine tested yearly for ___. Pancreas The organ in your body that makes insulin. Shaky, Sweaty, Hangry Signs blood sugars may be too low. Sulfonylureas These diabetes pills tell my pancreas to make more insulin. Glucose The term for sugar in your bloodstream. Smoking What bad habit increases your risk for heart disease? Glucose Low blood sugar is dangerous b/c it deprives your brain of ___. Lowers Physical activity ___ blood glucose levels. Flu I need to get this shot every year. SGLT-2 Inhibitors Oral medications that release sugar in the urine. True My goal is to do about 30 mins of activity on most days. Weight Losing ___ can help to lower blood sugar levels. 80- 130 Goal for blood glucose before meals is ____. A1c A blood test that measures 3 mos. of blood sugar levels. Go up Illness can make your blood levels ___. Protein Meats, fish, nuts, lentils, tofu, & eggs are ___ foods. Hypoglycemia A blood sugar less than 70 is called ___. True Continuous glucose monitors measure interstitial glucose. GLP- 1 RAs Injections that can lower glucose and weight. Fats Oils, butter, margarine, and mayonnaise are ___. Nephropathy This term describes diabetes KIDNEY disease. Regular, Humalog, Novolog, Apidra Types of short & rapid acting insulin Damage Over time, elevated blood sugar levels ___ blood vessels. False Insulin raises blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates Fruits, breads, cereals, milk, & potatoes are ___. Free! Medications Always carry a list of all the ____ you are taking. More than 40 Goal for my HDL cholesterol. Retinopathy This term describes diabetes EYE disease. Saturated This type of fat is found in dairy foods and meats. 1 serving of starch 15 grams of carbohydrates equals: Insulin This hormone moves glucose from the blood into the cells. Rise Carbohydrate foods make your glucose levels ___. Fat Unused calories are stored as ___. More On a sick day, I need to monitor my BG ___ often. Type 2 The type of diabetes when the body is RESISTANT to its own insulin. <7% This is the goal for A1c. Heart Disease The most common complication of diabetes. <130/80 The goal for my blood pressure is ___. Kidneys, eyes, heart Controlling blood pressure & blood sugars protect your ___. NPH, Detemir, Lantus Types of long acting insulin False Fruits & starchy veggies should be avoided. Less than 150 Goal for my triglyceride level should be ___. Gestational This type of diabetes affects only pregnant women. Injections, pumps, pens Ways to give insulin Medical ID With diabetes, it is good to carry this with you at all times. Neuropathy This term describes diabetes NERVE disease.
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G-Goal for blood sugar 1-2 hours after a meal is ___.
B-To reduce complications, control A1c, Blood pressure, Cholesterol.
N-These foods are high in fat & sugar.
O-Used lancets & syringes can be put in the trash
I-Urine tests that shows how well your kidneys are working.
N-The avg. American eats ___ tsps of sugar a day.
B-The term for high blood glucose levels
I-The type of diabetes when the pancreas makes NO insulin.
O-Inhaled regular insulin
I-Signs that indicate glucose may be above target
N-Potatoes, corn, peas, and winter squash are ___.
O-Diabetes pills, injections, & insulin ___ blood sugar levels.
O-This diabetes pill tells my liver to make less sugar.
G-I need to get my urine tested yearly for ___.
I-The organ in your body that makes insulin.
I-Signs blood sugars may be too low.
O-These diabetes pills tell my pancreas to make more insulin.
B-The term for sugar in your bloodstream.
I-What bad habit increases your risk for heart disease?
I-Low blood sugar is dangerous b/c it deprives your brain of ___.
B-Physical activity ___ blood glucose levels.
G-I need to get this shot every year.
O-Oral medications that release sugar in the urine.
G-My goal is to do about 30 mins of activity on most days.
N-Losing ___ can help to lower blood sugar levels.
G-Goal for blood glucose before meals is ____.
B-A blood test that measures 3 mos. of blood sugar levels.
I-Illness can make your blood levels ___.
N-Meats, fish, nuts, lentils, tofu, & eggs are ___ foods.
B-A blood sugar less than 70 is called ___.
O-Continuous glucose monitors measure interstitial glucose.
O-Injections that can lower glucose and weight.
N-Oils, butter, margarine, and mayonnaise are ___.
B-This term describes diabetes KIDNEY disease.
O-Types of short & rapid acting insulin
I-Over time, elevated blood sugar levels ___ blood vessels.
I-Insulin raises blood sugar levels.
N-Fruits, breads, cereals, milk, & potatoes are ___.
N-Free!
O-Always carry a list of all the ____ you are taking.
G-Goal for my HDL cholesterol.
B-This term describes diabetes EYE disease.
N-This type of fat is found in dairy foods and meats.
N-15 grams of carbohydrates equals:
I-This hormone moves glucose from the blood into the cells.
N-Carbohydrate foods make your glucose levels ___.
N-Unused calories are stored as ___.
B-On a sick day, I need to monitor my BG ___ often.
I-The type of diabetes when the body is RESISTANT to its own insulin.
G-This is the goal for A1c.
B-The most common complication of diabetes.
G-The goal for my blood pressure is ___.
I-Controlling blood pressure & blood sugars protect your ___.
O-Types of long acting insulin
N-Fruits & starchy veggies should be avoided.
G-Goal for my triglyceride level should be ___.
B-This type of diabetes affects only pregnant women.
O-Ways to give insulin
B-With diabetes, it is good to carry this with you at all times.
B-This term describes diabetes NERVE disease.
