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