Diabetes Simplified

All things diabetes simplified....

Diabetes

What is Diabetes?

​Diabetes is a condition where your body has trouble controlling sugar levels in your blood.

There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.

​Blood sugar (also called glucose) is the main source of energy for your body.

Your body gets sugar from the foods you eat, especially things like bread, fruits, and sweets.

​​What is 'BLOOD SUGAR'

​Insulin is a hormone that helps your body use sugar for energy.

INSULIN

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Can exercise make your blood glucose (sugar in your blood) go down?

• YES

• NO

​Type 1 Diabetes happens when the body stops making insulin.

It is an autoimmune condition, which means the body's defense system mistakenly attacks the part of the body that makes insulin.

Children and young people often develop Type 1 diabetes

TYPE 1 Diabetes

​Type 2 Diabetes happens when the body can't use insulin properly or doesn't make enough insulin.

It is more common in adults, but children can also develop it too.

It can be managed by eating healthier, exercising, and taking medicine.

TYPE 2 Diabetes

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Can you get Diabetes from another person?

• YES

• NO

• MAYBE

​Scientists don’t know exactly why it happens, but it’s probably a mix of genes (what we inherit from our parents) and environmental factors.

TYPE 1

This type is mostly caused by:

• Eating too many unhealthy foods.

• Not getting enough exercise.

• Being overweight.

• Family history

TYPE 2

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Can Diabetes be prevented?

• YES

• NO

• MAYBE

Type 1 Diabetes cannot be prevented right now because it is caused by the immune system attacking the body by mistake.

TYPE 1

Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented or delayed by:

• Eating healthy foods

• Exercising regularly

• Maintaining a healthy weight

​​TYPE 2

​The GI is a rating system that ranks carbohydrates on a scale of 1 to 100 based on how much they raise blood sugar..

(how quickly sugar gets into the blood)

What is the 'GLYCEMIC INDEX'

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Is this a Carbohydrate?

• YES

• NO

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Is this a carbohydrate?

• YES

• NO

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Is this a carbohydrate?

• NO

• YES

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Is this a carbohydrate?

• YES

• NO

The GI values can be broken down into three ranges. Food with a low GI is a food that won't raise your blood sugar as much as a food with a medium or high GI.

GI Index
High v's Low

Apple

Dates

Oats

Sweetcorn

LOW GI Foods

Brown Rice

Sweet Potato

Cous Cous

Pineapple

MEDIUM GI Foods

White Rice

Potato

White Bread

Watermelon

HIGH GI Foods

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Apple

Date

Oats

Sweetcorn

Brown Rice

Sweet Potato

CousCous

Pineapple

White Rice

White Bread

Watermelon

Potato

Donuts

Candy

Cake

Cookie

Organize these options into the right categories

Low GI

Medium GI

High GI

Very High GI

Going the the bathroom more than usual

Frequent Urination

Feeling thirsty all the time

Extreme Thirst

Feeling tired and weak more than usual

Tired and Weak

Losing weight when you are not trying to lose weight

Losing Weight

Symptoms (feel/experience)

So....... what can you do to stay healthy????

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for at least 30 minutes a day

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Eat healthy foods such as................????

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Stay hydrated and drink lots of

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Diabetes is something that can be managed.

By eating healthy, staying active and getting the right treatment, people with diabetes can live happy and healthy lives.

Conclusion

If you ever feel unsure about your health or have questions—always ask a parent or a doctor!

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