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Designed by Cyndi Kinney & Amy Moses Designed by Cyndi Kinney & Amy Moses Diabetes Lapbook Diabetes Lapbook L-DIAB L-DIAB Designed for 3 rd -8 th Grades Designed for 3 rd -8 th Grades

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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

Copyright © 2013 Knowledge Box Central

www.KnowledgeBoxCentral.com

ISBN #

Ebook: 978-1-62472-074-1

CD: 978-1-62472-072-7Printed: 978-1-62472-073-4Assembled: 978-1-62472-075-8

Publisher: Knowledge Box Central

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system or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy,

recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher, except as provided by

USA copyright law.

The purchaser of the eBook or CD is licensed to copy this information for use with the

immediate family members only. If you are interested in copying for a larger group, please

contact the publisher.

Printed or Assembled formats are not to be copied and are consumable. They are designed

for one student only.

All information and graphics within this product are originals or have been used with

permission from its owners, and credit has been given when appropriate. These include, but

are not limited to the following: www.iclipart.com, Art Explosion Clipart, and

www.clipart.com.

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

owned by Knowledge Box Central.

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

Folder 3

Folder 2

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?

Booklet #1 Print on any color cardstock Booklet #1 Print on any color cardstock

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3 Types of

Diabetes

Booklet #2

Type 1

Diabetes

Booklet #3

What is it?What is it? Causes?Causes?

Symptoms?Symptoms?

Booklet #3

Pancreas

Booklet #4 Print on white paper.

Insulin

Blood Sugar Levels

Booklet #5

How is

Type 1

Diabetes

Treated?

Foods

Activity

Booklet #5

DIABETES

Booklet #6

TYPE 2

What is it?

Causes?

Booklet #6

Symptoms?

Booklet #7

How is Type

2 Diabetes

Treated?

Weight

Medication

Booklet #7

Blood Sugar Levels

Plan

Booklet #7

Booklet #8

Be

Act

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Keeping Diabetes Under Control

Print on green paper.

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Me

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Blo

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Feelings &

Emotions

Booklet #9 Print on blue paper.

Making Healthy

Food Choices

FATS

Booklet #10 Print on white paper.

PROTEINSCARBS

Booklet #10 Print on white paper.

Booklet #11

True or False?Eating too

much sugar causes

diabetes.

True or False?Eating too

much sugar causes

diabetes.

Booklet #12

True or

False?

Kids with

diabetes can

exercise.

Booklet #13

True or

False?

All people

with diabetes

take insulin.

True or False?

You can’t catch

diabetes from another

person.

True or False?

You can’t catch

diabetes from another

person.

Booklet #14

Booklet #15

True or

False?

Kids can

outgrow

diabetes.

True or

False?

Kids with

diabetes can

never eat

sweets.

Booklet #16 Print on white paper.

Booklet #17

Insulin

Pancreas

Glucose

Disease

Digest

I Know

Someone

With

Diabetes

Booklet #18

Diabetes Crossword Puzzle

Booklet #19

Fun Fact Fun Fact

Fun Fact Fun Fact

Booklets #20-23

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.

Diabetes Crossword Key

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