Food Is Medicine: Diabetes Prevention & Management

Food Is Medicine: Diabetes Prevention & Management

This diabetes training is presented by non-profit, Help Me Help You. Complete the quick quiz for your chance to win a $50 Albertsons grocery store gift card.
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1. What is diabetes?

A special weight loss diet.A short-term illness where your blood sugar is too low.A long-term health condition that occurs when blood glucose is too high.A genetic disease that is passed down from your parents or grandparents.
2. What is the difference between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is insulin dependent and type 2 diabetes is when your body doesn't make enough insulin or use it well.Type 1 is curable and type 2 is not.I don't know.
3. How is diabetes diagnosed?

By checking to see if you have the symptoms.By an A1C blood test performed by your doctor.Genetic testing performed by your doctor.With a blood glucose monitor to test blood sugar levels 2 hours after eating.
4. You can take steps to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes and manage both type 1 and type 2 diabetes with the right nutrition. In some cases, people with type 2 diabetes can reverse it to normal blood glucose levels.

TrueFalse
5. Select the fiber rich carbohydrates to help manage blood sugar levels:

Whole grains, fruits, leafy green vegetables, beans, and legumesWhite bread, white rice, fries, and baconStarchy vegetables (e.g. potatoes), pasta, and pizzaI don't know.
6. Why is it important to read the Ingredients on package food?

It's interesting to see what ingredients are the packageIt isn't important, you just need to read product Labels on the front of the package.Ingredients are listed by quantity so you should be mindful of what your packaged goods are mostly made of.I don't know
7. Hydration can greatly increase your blood sugar levels. How much water should you drink a day to prevent and manage diabetes?

Enough water to quench your thirst. Only drink when thirsty.Women should drink no more than 2.5 liters a day and men should drink up to 3.5 liters a day.Water is not that important for good health. Drinking energy drinks, tea, coffee or sodas can is enough.The amount of water is required is dependent on age, diet, amount of exercise and health conditions. As a general rule women should drink at least 2.5 liters and men 3.5 liters.
8. What is the balanced diet for diabetes prevention and management?

Whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, low glycemic index fruits and vegetables, and plenty of water.Refined grains, foods with transfats, baked goods, and packaged snacks.Three big meals a day, fast foods, and diet sodas.
9. What are some names used for sugar in packaged foods, that you should know to manage your blood glucose levels?

copha, monosodium glutamate, and teff.Sugar - there are no other names.corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, sucrose, and cane sugar.
10. Meal planning is important to prevent and manage dibatese. What does diabetes meal planning involve?

Decide what you feel like eating the next day and order take out. Purchase on sale items or fast foods to save money and time.Cooking or preparing larger diabetes friendly meals so you can portion and freeze them for meals during the week. Plan meals before shopping, choose seasonal produce, and buy in bulk.Meal planning is not important, you should just eat what your body is craving at the time.
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