(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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grains, beans, and starchy vegetables are all sources of carbohydrates
15 grams of carbs is equal to 1 carb choice
look for "total carbohydrates" on a nutrition label to see how many grams are in the product
rapid, short acting, intermediate and long acting insulin may be prescribed by your doctor
vegetables, meats and fats contain little to no carbohydrates
The recommended target for fasting blood sugar is 90-130 mg/dL
Remember to check portion sizes when practicing carbohydrate counting
A1C% 6.5 or greater = diabetes
A1C% of 5.7- 6.4 = prediabetes
stress, infection, steroids and reduced physical activity can cause hyperglycemia
1/2 cup of cereal is equal to 15 grams of carbs or 1 carb choice
skipping meals, taking too much insulin and extra or unplanned activity can cause hypoglycemia
15-15 rule: have 15 grams of carbs and wait 15 minutes before rechecking your blood sugar level
Hypoglycemia:
low blood sugar
1800 calorie level = 15 carbohydrate choices per day recommended
1 can of coke contains 39 grams of carbohydrates
Hemoglobin A1C (%) is the average of your blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months
less than or equal to 5.6 is a normal A1C%
Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes
Have consistent meal times each day and do NOT skip meals
The three P's are the common symptoms of diabetes: polydipsia, polyuria and polyphagia
carbohydrate counting is a strategy to track carb intake and promote better control of your blood sugars
Hyperglycemia: high blood sugar
1800 calorie level = 225 grams of carbohydrates per day recommended
