DIABETES CROSSWORD

5. An eye disease cause by the damage to the small blood vessels in the retina
6. Administering insulin/medication into the body with a syringe
7. A hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy. If needed it is also used to manage blood glucose levels.
16. A gland that has spcialised cells that release hormones into the blood.
17. Type 1 is an ___ disease
18. Temporary form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy
19. Comes from carbohydrates in food and is used for energy
21. A hormone produced by the alpha cells in the pancreas
23. A glucometer is used to determine
24. A severe complication of diabetes, occurs in hyperglycemia

1. An organ that makes insulin and enzymes for digestion
2. A low blood glucose reading means
3. Instructions used for adjusting insulin on the basis of the blood glucose results
4. A unit of measure for BGL
8. A useful screening tool used to detect undiagnosed diabetes
9. Excessive urination
10. There are two ___ of diabetes
11. A high blood glucose reading means
12. A doctor who specialises in treating people with diabetes
13. When ___ the BGL score may be lower than normal. When a person has not eaten for 8-12 hours
14. A chemical produced when there is a shortage of insulin in the blood and the body starts to break down body fat for energy
15. Excessive hunger
20. Excessive thirst
22. A term for fat in the body