What is the recommended daily serving size of carbohydrates for most women?
45-60 grams of carbohydrates/day
What are carbohydrates converted to in the body?
Glucose The body converts carbohydrates into glucose that is later used as an energy source
True or False: Support helps with coping?
True Social connectedness & a sense of community can improve the way an individual copes with life’s stressors during difficult times
Is it normal to feel defeated at times?
Yes! It’s normal to experience highs and lows in life; developing healthy coping skills can help you manage during times of stress
What’s another word for low blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia Hypo- below; Glyc(o) = sugar; Emia = in the blood
What are two factors that cause an increase in insulin levels when working out?
1. Increased body temperature 2. Increased blood flow
Doctors screen for this in urine when diagnosing Diabetic Nephropathy?
Protein The presence of protein in the urine is often a sign of diabetic nephropathy or kidney damage
What are some examples of negative coping strategies?
Smoking Binge Eating Drinking Avoidance Decreased activity
What does insulin do?
insulin A hormone secreted by the pancreas that moves sugar from blood to cells.
What is the hallmark blood finding shared by all diabetes types?
HYPERGLYCEMIA Keeping blood sugar in a safe range can help prevent the complications of diabetes.