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- 5. High blood sugar. It occurs when the body does not have enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it does have to turn sugar into energy. Signs of this include excessive thirst, dry mouth and need to urinate often.
- 8. Promotes weight loss and improves insulin resistance.
- 10. Foods that have ___ have a big impact on blood sugar. The three main types are starches, sugar and fiber.
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- 1. Can slow the absorption of sugar and help improve blood sugar levels and normalize bowel movements.
- 2. Nerve damage can cause you to lose feeling in your ___. Take off your socks and shoes and examine them daily!
- 3. Low blood sugar. This occurs when a person with diabetes has injected too much insulin, eaten too little food, or has exercised without extra food. Symptoms may include feeling nervous, shaky, weak, or sweaty, and have a headache, blurred vision and hunger.
- 4. A simple sugar.
- 6. An organ of the body that produces insulin
- 7. Being sick, injured or under ___ can increase blood sugar levels.
- 9. High blood sugar slows ___ healing which may lead to infection and even amputation.