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What is the pancreas.
An organ in the digestive system that produces several important hormones, including insulin and glucagon.
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What is fibre.
_______ is the part of plants that our bodies cannot digest (found in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes).
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What is cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise?
We should get at least 150 minutes a week of this type of exercise.
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What are pills and/or injections.
The two different type of medicines that people with diabetes may need to take.
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What is cause an increase.
The effect illness may have on blood sugar.
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Who is a Certified Diabetes Educator.
A healthcare professional trained to teach patients about diabetes and how to make adjustments to diabetes treatments.
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What is 1/4 of the plate.
According to the "plate method", how much room should grains and starches take up on a plate?
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What is rise.
During very intense exercise, blood sugar levels may do what?
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What is metformin.
This medicine helps to stop the liver from releasing "extra sugar" into the bloodstream.
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What is once a year (annually).
How often you should have a foot exam completed?
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What is a hypertension.
The medical term for "high blood pressure".
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What is 2 for women and 3 for men.
Moderate alcohol intake is limited to ______ standard drinks/day for women and _____ drinks/day for men?
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What is at least 2-3 times a week.
The number of times a week a person should engage in resistance/strength training (e.g. using weights/resistance bands etc).
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What is Invokana (canagliflozin), Jardiance (empagliflozin) and Forxiga (dapagliflozin).
These pills cause the kidneys to release additional sugar into urine.
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What is 130/80 or lower.
The blood pressure target for people with diabetes.
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What is hyperglycaemia.
Another word to describe high blood sugar
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What is protein.
This nutrient provides the body with material for building body tissue, blood cells and hormones.
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What is improved flexibility/reducing the risk of injury.
What is the purpose of stretching regularly?
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What is a basal/long-actinginsulin.
The term used to describe a once-daily insulin injection.
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What is false.
True or false: everyone with diabetes should be testing their blood sugar levels daily.
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What is diabetic neuropathy.
Nerve damage caused by diabetes, usually in the hands and/or feet.
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What is the glycemic index.
The scale that ranks a carbohydrate-containing food or drink by how much it raises blood sugar levels after being consumed
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Improved blood sugar/cholesterol/blood pressure levels, stronger muscles and bones, improved stress/mental health, improved energy levels, lower risk of diabetes complications/heart disease/cancer, improved quality of life.
Name at least three benefits of engaging in regular physical activity.
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What is Diamicron (glilcazide) and insulin.
These two medications can potentially cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).
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Who were Dr. Banting and Charles Best.
Who were the two individuals who discovered insulin?
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