There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin and Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or does not produce enough. Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar below normal levels that should be treated with juice or glucose tablets. Hyperglycemia is high blood sugar above normal levels that should be managed by drinking sugar-free fluids, eating the right foods, more frequent blood sugar checks, and calling a doctor if ketones are present. Proper diabetes management involves being active, eating healthy, monitoring A1C and other health markers, and taking any needed medications.

2.  Diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease
marked by high levels of sugar in the
blood.
The Types of Diabetes
There are two Types of diabetes…..
One is Type 1 Diabetes
The other is Type 2 Diabetes

3.  Type 1 diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease that
occurs when the pancreas does not produce
enough insulin to properly control blood sugar
levels.
What Causes Type 1 Diabetes
 The body's own immune system attacks and
destroys beta cells in the pancreas that are
responsible for creating the hormone insulin.

4.  Type 2 diabetes formerly called non-insulin-dependent
diabetes is a disorder that is characterized by high
blood glucose in the context of insulin resistance and
relative insulin deficiency.
What Causes Type 2 Diabetes
 Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn't
make enough insulin or the cells of the body become
resistant to insulin.

5. Hypoglycemia, also called
low blood glucose or low
blood sugar, occurs when
blood glucose drops below
normal levels.

7.  If you sugar is 70 or lower you should treat it with….
½ a glass of juice
¼ glass of soft drink
2 or more glucose tablets if necessary

8. Hyperglycemia, or high
blood sugar is a condition in
which an excessive amount of
glucose circulates in the blood
plasma.

10.  If your sugar is above 240 you should do the
followings:
Drink lots of sugar-free fluids like water or diet drinks
Eat the right food and the right amounts
Check your blood sugars more often
Check keytones if over 240
Call doctor or nurse if you have a positive keytones

11. Age (years) levels for someone with diabetes (mg/dl) A1c level
19 years or older 70-140 mg/dl Lees than < 7%
13-19 years 70-150 mg/dl Less than < 7.5%
6-12 years 70-180 mg/dl Less than < 8%
Under six years 80-200 mg/dl 7.5% - 8.5%
Normal level (for non
diabetics)
70-120 mg/dl 4.3% - 6.2%

12. Be physical active….
Eat a healthy diet
Abcs(know and control)
a1c, blood pressure, cholesterol,
and smoking
Take your medication