Let's Talk Diabetes!

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Across 3. Diabetes Mellitus is a disease known to last a lifetime 6. aid used to record daily blood glucose values 7. BB King checks his glucose levels using this device 8. complete loss of sensation in the feet leads to injuries which further leads to 15. eating healthy to delay diabetes 19. patients often suffer ___ ___ because of hardened arteries 22. walking, running, gardening to gain control of diabetes 23. Blood glucose reading of 180 mg/dl 25. condition when body does not respond to insulin 26. small, white, fine particle used for flavoring a.k.a. diabetes 27. number of times one should check blood sugar on average 28. increased urination, thirst, hunger, fatigue are classic examples of

Down 1. natural hormone that helps body use blood sugar for energy 2. Blood glucose reading of 65 mg/dl 4. 15 grams are needed when sugar drops below 70 mg/dl 5. a test to determine glucose control for the past 2 to 3 mos: ___ A1c 9. the "A" in ADA stands for ___ Diabetes Association 10. major complication of the kidney due to diabetes 11. Brand name for Metformin 12. major complication of the eye due to diabetes 13. Glyburide, Avandia, and Actos 14. condition when ketones turn the blood acidic 16. Diabetes type accounting for 90% of all cases 17. 17 yr old most likely has Type 1 diabetes previously known as 18. Gestational diabetes normally occurs in these women 20. All diabetics must receive this eye exam yearly 21. Beneficiaries who are eligible for diabetic testing supplies at little or no cost 24. product used to prick fingertips for blood

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