Across
- 5. Disposable device used to administer insulin
- 9. How insulin is measured
- 12. Significant medical condition that often leads to a lack in compliance with medical advice
- 14. When the cell won't respond to insulin
- 15. Common medication given that can significantly raise blood sugars in someone with diabetes
- 16. Releases sugar into the blood especially in a fasting state
- 17. Fatty deposit in the blood
- 18. Low blood sugar
- 20. Needed to get insulin into fatty tissue
- 21. Type of food best measured in grams or choices
Down
- 1. Hormone needed to convert sugar to fuel
- 2. Injection
- 3. Gland responsible for the production of insulin
- 4. Certified diabetes educator
- 6. An important part of a meal to help satisfy hunger and slow down the conversion of carbs to sugar
- 7. Can be seen in a Type 2 if medications such as Invokana, Farxiga, or Jardiance are not used correctly
- 8. Excellent resource for anyone with diabetes to learn about a meal plan
- 10. Must be changed every time the insulin pen is used
- 11. Key to improving insulin resistance (2 words)
- 13. Blood sugar is 100-125 fasting or 141-199 random
- 18. Most people with diabetes die of this complication (disease)
- 19. Best time to check blood sugar to know how carbs affect you
- 22. Cells of the pancreas that can gradually lose the ability to produce insulin