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What is type 1 diabetes?

• Someone can be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when they eat food with high sugar content.

• Someone can be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when their pancreas stops making insulin completely.

• It is an autoimmune disease which means the body’s immune system attacks the pancreas destroying the cells that makes insulin. 

• It is an autoimmune disease which means the body’s immune system creates more insulin than they need.

Is it a myth or fact?

Is it true that eating too much sugar can cause diabetes? Please explain your answer.

Is it a fact or a myth?

People with diabetes should not exercise. Explain your answer.

Is it a fact or a myth?

You can get diabetes from another person? Explain your answer.

Is it a fact or a myth?

Kids with diabetes can never eat sweets. Explain your answer.

Choose the correct diabetes fact.

• Diabetes can develop in a child of any age.

• Eating too much sugar causes diabetes. Ok

• People with diabetes should not exercise.

• You can catch diabetes from another person.

Another name for low blood sugar is ?

• Hypoallergenic

• Hypoglycemia

• Hypoglycemic

• Hypothermia

All are facts about the causes of low blood sugar except one. Choose the incorrect fact about low blood sugar.

• Too much insulin

• Too little carbohydrates

• Unplanned exercise and activities

• Eating snack and meals on time

State five symptoms of hypoglycaemia.

Scenario: Mayah a child who has type 1 diabetes complained of having a headache, feeling dizzy and weak. Choose two options that will help Mayah feel better.

• Child must consume a fast acting carbohydrate.

• Check blood sugar.

• Mayah should sleep

• Mayah should eat a bar of Hershey's chocolate.