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What is insulin
The name of the hormone involved in diabetes
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What is carbohydrate
The main nutrient in food that causes blood sugar to go up.
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What is the pancreas
The name of the organ that produces insulin.
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What are vegetables
A good strategy for healthy eating is to fill your 1/2 of your plate with these
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What is a glucometer
A machine used to measure blood glucose
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What is 15 grams
The number of grams of carbohydrate in one choice or one serving
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What is gestational diabetes
The name for diabetes in pregnancy
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What is a balanced snack
One serving of carbohydrate with some protein is called this.
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What is hypoglycaemia
A word that describes low blood sugar.
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