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- 5. A major study called the Diabetes Prevention Program found that the risk of diabetes can be reduced by as much as 58% by making healthier ____ choices and increasing activity levels.
- 7. Risk factors for diabetes you ______ change are your age, family history, ethnicity, having a history of gestational diabetes, or having a baby that weighed more than 9lbs at birth.
- 8. In the Diabetes Prevention Program, people who lost 5-10% of their body weight by making healthy gfood choices and exercising >150 minutes were the most successful at improving their _______ levels and preventing type II diabetes.
- 9. If you do develop type 2 _______ you are at risk for heart attack, stroke, circulation problems, kidney disease, eye disease, nerve disease, and amputation.
- 10. An A1c result of between 5.7-6.4% you have _________.
- 13. ____ _______ for diabetes you ___ change are having high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, and being overweight as well as inactive. (Two word answer)
- 17. Reduce the amount of "___" fats you eat. Those are called saturated as well as trans fats.
- 18. Remember, with healthy ________ changes you can reduce your risk of type II diabetes 58%. That's double the benefit of medications.
- 19. Find things you enjoy that get you moving. If you have ___ while exercising it won't feel so much like a workout.
- 20. All fats are not the same. Some fats called monounsatured fats and poly-unsaturated fats are better for you and can actually help you lower your risk for _____ disease.
- 21. Talk with your dietician to find out which fats are best for you.
- 22. An A1c result of 6.5% or higher means you have type II _______.
- 23. When it comes to making healthy food choices, remember "everything in moderation". Take control of your ______ sizes.
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- 1. Your body turns food into ________, a form of sugar, and uses it for energy.
- 2. All carbs are no the same! Some carbohydrate foods are ________, or high in refined sugar and should be enjoyed only in small amounts because they usually offer little or no nutritional value.
- 3. Your healthcare team can help you set _____ that you can achieve safely.
- 4. Add a few nuts or seeds to the foods you choose to get the benefit of "____" fat.
- 5. When regarding carbs, try fresh, high fiber carbohydrates like whole wheat pasta or brown rice.
- 6. Blood test that measures the average amount of glucose in your blood over the past 2-3 months
- 10. Choose ______ _______ every day to help lower your blood glucose levels and lose weight. (Two word answer)
- 11. When it comes to ___, remember that all ___(s) are high in calories.
- 12. Monitoring your blood glucose, making healthy food choices, regular physical activity, taking oral medications, and finding support are all a part of a comprehensive _________ plan.
- 14. Medications are not a ________ for healthy lifestyle changes.
- 15. It is recommended that you get at least ____ servings or fruits and vegetables each day.
- 16. The Diabetes Prevention Program study shows that for some people the medication _______ can reduce the risk of developing type II diabetes about 30%.