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Designed by Cyndi Kinney &
Amy Moses
Designed by Cyndi Kinney &
Amy Moses
DiabetesLapbook
DiabetesLapbook
L-DIABL-DIAB
Designed for 3rd-8th GradesDesigned for 3rd-8th Grades
Diabetes Lapbook
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Special thanks to Amy Moses, M.S.Ed. She is the author of the Study Guide that is
included in this product. The Study Guide is being used with her permission and is now
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How do I get started?
First, you will want to gather your supplies.
*** Assembly:
*Folders: We use colored file folders, which can be found at Walmart,
Sam’s, Office Depot, Costco, etc. You will need between 1 and 4 file folders,
depending on which product you have purchased. You may use manila folders if
you prefer, but we have found that children respond better with the brightly
colored folders. Don’t worry about the tabs….they aren’t important. Within this
product, you will be given easy, step-by-step instructions for how to fold and
assemble these folders. If you prefer, you can purchase the assembled lapbook
bases from our website.
*Glue: For the folder assembly, we use hot glue. For booklet
assembly, we use glue sticks and sometimes hot glue, depending on
the specific booklet. We have found that bottle glue stays wet for too
long, so it’s not a great choice for lapbooking. For gluing the folders together, we
suggest using hot glue, but ONLY with adult supervision.
These things get SUPER hot, and can cause SEVERE
burns within seconds.
*Other Supplies: Of course, you will need scissors.
Many booklets require additional supplies. Some of these
include metal brad fasteners, paper clips, ribbon, yarn, staples, hole puncher, etc.
You may want to add decorations of your own, including stickers,
buttons, coloring pages, cut-out clipart, etc. Sometimes, we even
use scrapbooking supplies. The most important
thing is to use your imagination! Make it your own!!
Ok. I’ve gathered the supplies. Now how do I use this
product?
Inside, you will find several sections. They are as follows:
1. Layout and Pictures: This section gives instructions and diagrams that will
tell the student exactly how to assemble the lapbook base and where to glue
each booklet into the base. Depending on the student’s age, he or she may
need assistance with this process, especially if you choose to allow the student
to use hot glue.
2. Student Instruction Guide: This section is written directly to the student,
in language that he or she can understand. However, depending on the age of
the child, there may be some parent/teacher assistance needed. This section
will also tell the student exactly what should be written inside each booklet as
he or she comes to it during the study.
3. Booklet Templates: This section includes ALL of the templates for the
booklets. These have been printed on colors that will help to improve retention
of the information presented, according to scientific research on color
psychology.
4. Teacher’s/Study Guide: This section includes a Study Guide that can be
used to teach this subject. It includes all information for completing the
booklets in this lapbook.
You will need 3 folders of any color. For each folder, you will fold both sides toward the original middle fold and make firm creases on these folds (Figure 1). Then glue the folders together along one flap (Figure 2).
This is the “Layout” for your lapbook. The shapes are not exact on the layout, but you will get the idea of where each booklet should go inside your lapbook.
What Happens When We Eat?
Diabetes Lapbook
Layout & Pictures
Folder 1
Type 2 Diabetes
Figure 1 Figure 2
How is Type 1 Diabetes Treated?
3 Types of Diabetes
How is Type 2 Diabetes Treated?
Pancreas
Fun Fact
Type 1 Diabetes
Keeping Diabetes Under Control
Folder 2
Making Healthy Food Choices
I know someone with diabetes.
Folder 3Crossword Puzzle
True or False? All people with diabetes take
insulin.
True or False? Eating too much
sugar causes diabetes.
Feelings & Emotions
Vocabulary
Fun Fact
Fun Fact
True or False?Kids can outgrow
diabetes.
True or False?Kids with diabetes
can exercise
Fun Fact
True or False?Kids with
diabetes can never eat sweets.
True or False?You can’t catch diabetes from
another person.
Below is a picture of a completed
lapbook!!! This should help in figuring
out how to assemble the booklets and
then how to put them all together!
Folder 1
Diabetes Lapbook
Student Instruction Guide
Booklet 1: What Happens When We Eat?
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the pocket and the
sentence cards. Fold the pocket in the center so that the title is on the front. Fold the tabs
toward the back, and glue. Cut out along the black line edges of the sentence cards. Place
the sentence cards inside the pocket, and secure with a paperclip when not in use.
Completion Instructions: On each sentence card is a step for what happens when we eat.
See if you can put them in order.
**PLACE in Folder #1 (see layout).
Booklet 2: Three Types of Diabetes
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold along
the center line so that the title is on the front.
Completion Instructions: During your study, you learned that there are 3 different types of
diabetes. List them inside this booklet.
**PLACE in Folder #1 (see layout).
Booklet 3: Type 1 Diabetes
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of booklet and the extra
pages. Fold the booklet so that the title is on the front. Stack the pages inside. Secure along
the left side with staples.
Completion Instructions: Inside this booklet, tell what Type 1 Diabetes is, its causes, and
its symptoms.
**PLACE in Folder #1 (see layout).
Booklet 4: Pancreas
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold
along the center line so that the title is on the front.
Completion Instructions: The pancreas is a very important organ! Tell what you have
learned about it here.
**PLACE in Folder #1 (see layout).
Booklet 5: How is Type 1 Diabetes Treated?
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of each page. Stack so
that the title is on the front and the pages get longer toward the back. Secure along the top
with staples.
Completion Instructions: Inside this booklet, tell about how someone with Type 1
Diabetes can help themselves to stay healthy.
**PLACE in Folder #1 (see layout).
Booklet 6: Type 2 Diabetes
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet and the
extra pages. Fold both sides of the booklet so that the title is on the front. Stack the extra
pages inside, and secure with a staple at the top.
Completion Instructions: Inside this booklet, discuss what Type 2 Diabetes is, its causes,
and its symptoms.
**PLACE in Folder #1 (see layout).
Booklet 8: Keeping Diabetes Under Control
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of each page. Stack the
pages so that the title is on top, and so that the tabs on the pages get longer toward the back.
Secure along the left side with staples.
Completion Instructions: Inside this booklet, tell about how someone with diabetes can
keep it under control.
**PLACE in Folder #1 (see layout).
Booklet 7: How is Type 2 Diabetes Treated?
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet and the
extra pages. Fold the booklet along the center line so that the title is on the front. Stack the
extra pages inside. Secure along the top with a staple.
Completion Instructions: People who have Type 2 Diabetes can work to stay healthy by
following a few steps. Discuss the steps inside this booklet.
**PLACE in Folder #1 (see layout).
Booklet 9: Feelings and Emotions
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold
along the lines so that the title and picture are on the front like a matchbook.
Completion Instructions: It’s very common for people with diabetes to struggle with
emotions and feelings. Discuss this here.
**PLACE in Folder #2 (see layout).
Booklet 10: Making Healthy Food Choices
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of each page. Stack so
that the title is on the top. Secure on the left side with a staple.
Completion Instructions: Eating healthy foods should be a part of everyone’s life, but
especially those with diabetes. Explain here.
**PLACE in Folder #2 (see layout).
Booklet 11: True or False: Eating Too Much Sugar Causes Diabetes
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold
along the lines so that the title is on the front.
Completion Instructions: Inside this booklet, answer the true/false question and explain
your answer.
**PLACE in Folder #2 (see layout).
Booklet 12: True or False: Kids with Diabetes Can Exercise
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold
along the lines so that the title is on the front.
Completion Instructions: Inside this booklet, answer the true/false question and explain
your answer.
**PLACE in Folder #2 (see layout).
Booklet 13: True or False: All People with Diabetes Take Insulin
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold
along the lines so that the title is on the front.
Completion Instructions: Inside this booklet, answer the true/false question and explain
your answer.
**PLACE in Folder #2 (see layout).
Booklet 14: True or False: You Can’t Catch Diabetes From Another Person
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold
along the lines so that the title is on the front.
Completion Instructions: Inside this booklet, answer the true/false question and explain
your answer.
**PLACE in Folder #3 (see layout).
Booklet 15: True or False: Kids Can Outgrow Diabetes
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold
along the lines so that the title is on the front.
Completion Instructions: Inside this booklet, answer the true/false question and explain
your answer.
**PLACE in Folder #3 (see layout).
Booklet 16: True or False: Kids with Diabetes Can Never Eat Sweets
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold
along the lines so that the title is on the front.
Completion Instructions: Inside this booklet, answer the true/false question and explain
your answer.
**PLACE in Folder #2 (see layout).
Booklet 17: Vocabulary
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold
along the center line so that the words are on the front. Cut along the short horizontal lines
to create flaps.
Completion Instructions: Under each flap, write the definition of the vocabulary word.
**PLACE in Folder #2 (see layout).
Booklet 18: I Know Someone With Diabetes
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of each page. Stack so
that the title is on top. Secure in the upper left corner with a staple of metal brad fastener.
Completion Instructions: Each of us knows at least one person with diabetes. Interview
at least one person, and tell about them inside the booklet. Add blank pages if needed.
**PLACE in Folder #3 (see layout).
Booklet 19: Diabetes Crossword Puzzle
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the crossword puzzle.
Glue to another piece of paper of a different color. Trim around the edges to create a small
border.
Completion Instructions: All of the answers to this crossword puzzle can be found in
your Study Guide.
**PLACE in Folder #3 (see layout).
Booklets #20-23: Fun Facts
Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of each booklet. Fold
along the center line of each so that the title is on the front.
Completion Instructions: During your study of diabetes, you have learned a LOT! Use
these booklets for documenting facts that you have learned but haven’t included in any
other booklets.
**PLACE in all 3 folders (see layout).
What Happens
When We Eat?
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Booklet #11
True or False?Eating too
much sugar causes
diabetes.
True or False?Eating too
much sugar causes
diabetes.
True or False?
You can’t catch
diabetes from another
person.
True or False?
You can’t catch
diabetes from another
person.
Booklet #14
What is Diabetes?
Have you ever heard of something called diabetes? Maybe, you know someone with
diabetes? Diabetes is a health problem that can affect people of all ages. But, it’s not
something you can catch, like the flu. There are different types of diabetes, and sometimes it
can be prevented.
Diabetes is a disease. But, what’s a disease? A disease is something that can make you sick, or
not feel good. It can affect how our bodies work. Diabetes affects the way the body functions.
Just like a car or train, our bodies need fuel. Instead of gasoline, our bodies use glucose (say:
gloo-kose) for fuel. When you have diabetes, it changes how your body uses glucose. Glucose
comes from the foods we eat. Just like a car needs gasoline, our bodies need glucose to keep
running. Insulin is a hormone that is made in the pancreas, and it helps to lower the levels of
glucose in the blood.
Here’s how it should work when we eat:
Diabetes: What is it?
Types of Diabetes
There are 3 types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational. We’re only going to learn about Type 1 and Type 2. Gestational diabetes affects some women just when they’re pregnant. Doctors can say for sure if a person has diabetes by testing blood samples for glucose.
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Type 1 Diabetes
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
If someone has diabetes, it means that their body either can’t make insulin or the insulin
doesn’t work in the body like it should. The insulin doesn’t unlock the cells to let the glucose
in. If someone has type 1 diabetes, it means that their pancreas can’t make insulin. The
glucose doesn’t get into their cells, and it builds up in their blood. This makes their blood sugar
level very high and causes health problems.
Doctors and scientist don’t know for sure what causes type 1 diabetes, but they think it has
something to do with genes. Genes tell our body how it should look and work, and they’re
passed on to you by your parents. Just having the genes for diabetes doesn’t mean that they
have it. Something else has to happen, like getting a virus, for someone to develop type 1
diabetes. This type can’t be prevented. No one knows who will get it and who won’t.
What’s a Pancreas?
The pancreas (say: pan-kree-us) is a long, flat gland (and an
organ) in your belly. It helps your body to digest food. Digest
means that your body is breaking down the food you eat. The
pancreas is really important because it makes insulin.
Think of it this way: insulin is like a key that opens the doors to
the cells in your body. It opens the door, and lets the glucose in.
Once that happens, the glucose can move out of your blood and
into the cells. Our cells need glucose…they need fuel to keep going! The Pancreas
How does someone know if they have Type 1 Diabetes (Symptoms)?
When people first have type 1 diabetes, they usually:
Urinate often. Their body is trying to get rid of the extra blood sugar by sending it out of the body.
Drink a lot.
Eat a lot. The body is hungry for the energy it can’t get from sugar.
Lose weight.
Feel tired.
1. Taking Insulin
Since their pancreas doesn’t
make insulin, they have to
get insulin from a shot or an
insulin pump.
An insulin pump is a small device that is
battery-operated. It’s connected to a narrow
plastic tube that’s inserted right below the
skin and taped in to place. The pump can
deliver insulin all throughout the day
whenever it is needed, like after eating.
How is Type 1 Diabetes Treated?
2. Checking Their Blood Sugar Levels
To make sure the insulin levels and meal plan is working, the person with diabetes has to check their blood sugar levels. Most kids with type 1 diabetes test blood sugar levels three to four times a day with a blood glucose meter. The meter takes a very small blood sample and tells them what their level is. A doctor can tell them what their blood sugar level should be, and how often to check it.
It’s important to keep the blood sugar level at a healthy rate!
3. Eating Healthy Foods and
Following a Meal Plan
Just like anyone who wants to be healthy, if someone has diabetes, they need to eat a balanced diet. Their plate should be full of nutritious foods! Foods like bread and pasta are carbohydrates, which make the blood sugar level go higher. When someone eats more of that kind of food, they may have to adjust their insulin doses. A meal plan can be a really important tool for someone with diabetes. It helps them to plan out their day, and choose healthy options. More to come on nutrition...
4. Being Active and Exercising
Every Day
Exercise should be a big part of everyone’s
life, and people with diabetes are no
different. Blood sugar levels can change
during exercise, so it’s important for them to
know how manage that. Their doctor can tell
them the best plan for keeping their blood
sugar levels in a
healthy range
before, during, and
after exercising.
If someone has type 1 diabetes, they can help themselves stay healthy by following these steps:
1. Taking insulin.
2. Checking their blood sugar levels.
3. Eating healthy foods and following a meal plan.
4. Being active and exercising every day.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
If you remember, in type 1 diabetes, the pancreas can’t make insulin. The body still gets
glucose from food, but the glucose can’t get into the cells. The glucose stays in the blood, and
makes the blood sugar level very high.
Type 2 diabetes is different. This person’s pancreas still makes insulin, but the insulin doesn’t
do its job quite as well. So, the glucose stays in the blood and builds up. The pancreas will
make even more insulin to get the glucose to go into the cells. After a while, the pancreas
wears out. Because of this, the blood sugar levels get too high.
Most people who have type 2 diabetes are overweight. Today, doctors are seeing more and
more kids who’ve developed Type 2 diabetes. It’s probably because there are more kids who
are overweight. They also think it’s being passed down through families. Kids from Native
American, African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Asian/Pacific Islander backgrounds are more
likely to have type 2 diabetes.
Symptoms:
Did you know that sometimes, a person can have type 2 diabetes and not even know it? For
some, the symptoms are hard to spot. Or, they may not experience any symptoms at all.
When people first have type 2 diabetes, they usually:
Urinate often. Their body is trying to get rid of the extra blood sugar by sending it out of
the body when they go to the bathroom.
Drink a lot.
Feel tired.
Type 2 Diabetes
People who have type 2 diabetes can work to stay healthy by taking these three steps:
1. Getting to a healthy weight.
2. Taking medication if their doctor gives it to them.
3.Checking blood sugar levels often.
Stick to a plan
This can sometimes be a lot to remember. But, just like with type 1 diabetes, having a plan
where everything is written down is very important for a person with diabetes. Anyone who
has diabetes will get their own treatment plan to help them to remember all that they need to
do to stay healthy.
How is Type 2 Diabetes Treated?
1. Getting to a healthy weight
Eating healthy foods and
exercising is the best way to
get to a healthy weight.
People with diabetes can
have even more physical
problems later on in life if
they don’t take care of their
bodies.
2. Taking medication if their doctor gives it
to them
It’s very important for people with type 2
diabetes to use the medication that their doctor
gives them. This medicine helps to keep them
healthy and feeling good.
3. Checking blood sugar levels often
Just like with type 1 diabetes, people with type
2 diabetes have to check their blood sugar
levels every day.
Their doctor and health care team can tell
them how often to check their levels.
Be Active Every Day and Stay at a Healthy Weight
For someone with diabetes, it’s very important for them to be active every day in order to
keep their body healthy and strong. It also gives them more energy and keeps weight levels
under control. Physical activity can help you feel better if you are in a
bad mood or stressed. It also helps us to sleep better at night. When
we’re active, the body uses blood glucose, or blood sugar, for energy.
This helps to keep it at a normal range. There are all kinds of activities
that people can do to stay healthy. It’s best to find something they like
to do, and stick with it! You can even be an encouragement to someone
with diabetes by inviting them to play with your or your group.
For people that have not been active in a while, it’s best to start slowly. Just try a few minutes
every day, and work up to at least 60 minutes every day. Try counting steps with a pedometer
(step counter) and add a few more steps each day. Try to work up to 10,000 steps a day.
Here are some ideas on being active:
Take a walk, hike, or a bike ride.
If you like video games, try playing an active one instead.
Basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, or your favorite sports.
Go Bowling.
Skateboarding, roller blading, ice skating.
Safety first!
If someone has diabetes, they need to talk with their doctor about what types of physical
activity will work best for them. They need to check their blood sugar before and after they
are active.
If they take insulin, they have to make sure that their blood sugar doesn’t get too low during
or after an activity. It’s also best if they keep fruit juice, medicine, or a snack with them to
treat low blood glucose.
Keeping Diabetes Under Control
Taking Medicines and Checking Blood Sugar Levels
There are many types of medicines that are used to treat
diabetes. They can help people make or use insulin better.
Sometimes, pills aren’t enough to keep blood sugar levels
under control. So, they may have to take insulin shots.
A doctor can tell them how often they need to check their
blood glucose each day. The doctor also will have them take
different kinds of blood tests a couple of times each year
that shows how well their blood sugars are being controlled.
High blood glucose can harm blood vessels and even cause heart attacks or strokes. It can also
damage organs and cause blindness, kidney failure, loss of toes or feet, gum problems, or loss of
teeth. The good news is that when they care of their diabetes, they can reduce or avoid these
problems
Keeping Diabetes Under Control
Dealing With Feelings and Emotions
It’s very common for people with diabetes to struggle with emotions and feelings; especially when they first learn that they have it. There are more visits to the doctor’s office, new medication, shots, meal plans, and so on. That can be a lot to deal with!
For some, they may worry about taking insulin shots, or getting an insulin pump. Others may be upset because they have to change the way they eat. They may think “this isn’t fair” or “why me?” Maybe, it makes them feel different from everyone else. They may feel sad, angry, upset, or alone. So, it’s important for them to talk about their feelings with a parent, friend, counselor, or doctor.
Why me?
Making Healthy Food Choices
Eating healthy foods should be a part of everyone’s lifestyle. But, it’s especially important for
people with diabetes. Nutritious foods give us energy to live, learn, and be active.
Just because someone has diabetes it doesn’t mean that they have to eat special foods. People
with diabetes can eat out, but they just have to be aware of their choices and whether or not it
fits in their meal plan.
How food affects the body
For humans, food is the fuel that keeps our bodies going. It’s what the body uses for energy.
There are 3 main types of foods: carbohydrates, protein, and fat. These foods are turned into
glucose, which the body uses for energy and stores as fat. Eating a balanced diet of these 3
food types helps to keep blood glucose levels close to normal.
1. Fats:
Healthy fats can be a good source of fuel for the body and can help you grow. Fat doesn’t
make blood glucose levels go up, but too much fat can make us gain weight. It’s best to choose
fats that are better for you.
Choose these types of fats that help to keep your heart healthy:
Small portions of low-fat salad dressing, mayo, and margarine.
Small amounts of nuts, olives, and olive oil.
A slice of avocado.
These fats should be eaten less often since they’re not heart-healthy:
Butter, stick margarine, and regular mayo.
Fried foods like chips and french fries.
Meats with fat on them, like bacon, deli meat, and hot dogs.
Cakes, cookies, pies and other desserts.
2. Carbohydrates (Carbs):
Carbohydrates (also known as “Carbs”) can be a great source of energy for the body. Many
types of foods contain carbs, but some are better for you than others. If we eat too many
carbs at one time, it can cause blood glucose levels to get too high.
Choose these carbs more often:
Whole wheat bread and crackers, oatmeal, brown rice, and cereals.
Lentils, dried peas, and beans. These foods are also a good source of protein.
Fresh fruits and vegetables from every color of the rainbow.
Non-fat or low-fat dairy foods, soy milk, pasta, potatoes, corn, squash, and yams.
Choose these carbs less often:
White bread or white rice.
Sweetened fruit drinks.
Sweets, desserts, and sodas.
So what about sugar, sweets, and desserts?
People with diabetes can still eat these types of food, but they need to be careful about how much they eat. Small amounts of foods that have sugar in them can be a part of anyone’s healthy meal plan. If they have dessert, they should only have a small amount at the end of a healthy meal. They may have to adjust their medication if they eat these types of foods. It’s best to avoid regular sodas, sweetened fruit drinks, and sports drinks as they are all high in sugar. The best option is water!
3. Proteins:
Protein helps to build muscles and bones, and it doesn’t make your blood glucose go up like
carbs do. They also make you feel less hungry and keep you full.
Here are some good sources of protein:
Meat and poultry (like chicken or turkey) without skin or extra fat.
Fish, low-fat cheese, and eggs.
Making Healthy Food Choices
True or False: Eating Too Much Sugar
Causes Diabetes
False: When kids get type 1 diabetes, it's
because their bodies can't make insulin
anymore. The insulin-making cells in the
pancreas are destroyed, and it doesn't have
anything to do with eating sugar.
This isn't true for type 2 diabetes, either. But,
there is a connection between type 2
diabetes and being overweight. With type 2
diabetes, the pancreas can still make insulin,
but the insulin doesn't work like it should.
Eating too much sugar (or foods with sugar,
like candy or regular soda) can cause weight
gain. If this causes a person to become
overweight, it can lead to type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Myth-Busting
True or False: Kids with Diabetes Can Never
Eat Sweets
False: Kids with diabetes can eat some sweets
as part of a balanced diet. Like everyone else, a
person with diabetes shouldn't eat too many
sweets because they are high in calories and
they don't have many vitamins and minerals.
True or False: All People with Diabetes
Take Insulin
False: All people with type 1 diabetes need to
take insulin because the pancreas no longer
makes it. Some, but not all, kids with type 2
diabetes have to take insulin to help manage
their blood sugar levels.
True or False: Kids Can Outgrow Diabetes
False: Kids don't grow out of their diabetes.
In type 1 diabetes, once the cells of the
pancreas are destroyed, they won't make
insulin ever again. So, kids with type 1 will
always have to take insulin.
Some kids with type 2 diabetes may be able to
lower their blood sugar levels, and sometimes
even stop taking diabetes medicine if they eat
right and exercise. But, throughout their
lives, these people will probably always tend
to get high blood sugar levels if they don't
stay active, or if they gain too much weight.
True or False: You Can't Catch Diabetes
from Another Person
True: Diabetes is not
contagious, so you can't catch
it from someone that has it.
Vocabulary Match-Up
Pancreas
Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin
Glucose
Disease
Type 2 Diabetes
Digest
Fuel for our bodies that comes from the foods we
eat.
The process where your body breaks down the
food you eat.
Something that can make you sick, or not feel
good. It can affect how our bodies work.
Disease where the pancreas can’t make insulin.
A hormone that is made in the pancreas. It helps
to lower the levels of glucose in the blood.
A long, flat gland (and an organ) in your belly. It
helps your body to digest food, and it also makes
insulin.
Disease where the pancreas still makes insulin, but
the insulin doesn’t do its job quite as well.
Vocabulary Match-Up: Key
Pancreas
A long, flat gland (and an organ) in your belly. It helps your body to digest food, and it makes insulin.
Type 1 Diabetes
Disease where the pancreas can’t make insulin.
Insulin
A hormone that is made in the pancreas. It helps to lower the levels of glucose in the blood.
Glucose
Fuel for our bodies that comes from the foods we eat.
Disease
Something that can make you sick, or not feel good. It can affect how our bodies work.
Type 2 Diabetes
Disease where the pancreas still makes insulin, but the insulin doesn’t do its job quite as well.
Digest
The process where your body breaks down the food you eat.
Resources:
http://ndep.nih.gov/teens http://www.diabetes.org http://kidshealth.org/kid/centers/diabetes_center.html
Study Guide by Amy Moses, M.S.Ed