🩺 Part 1: Understanding Type 1 Diabetes

1. What is Type 1 diabetes? Circle the correct answer:

A condition caused by eating too much sugar

An autoimmune condition where the body doesn't produce enough insulin

A temporary illness that goes away with exercise

A condition that only affects older adults

2. Fill in the blanks about insulin:

Insulin is a hormone produced by the _____________ that helps regulate _____________ levels in the blood. People with Type 1 diabetes need to take insulin because their body cannot produce _____________ of it naturally.

3. List three symptoms of Type 1 diabetes:

🍎 Part 2: Food Impact on Blood Sugar

4. Match each food to its impact on blood sugar levels:

1. White bread

2. Wholegrain oats

3. Soft drink

4. Nuts and seeds

5. Lollies

A. Very rapid blood sugar rise

B. Slow, steady blood sugar rise

C. Rapid blood sugar rise

D. Minimal blood sugar impact

E. Very rapid blood sugar spike

5. Which foods are considered low GI (Glycaemic Index)? Check all that apply:

Brown rice

Apple with skin

White rice

Legumes (beans, lentils)

Sports drinks

Vegetables

6. Explain why fibre in food helps with blood sugar management:

📊 Part 3: Blood Sugar Monitoring Simulation

7. Look at this daily meal plan. Predict whether each meal/snack will cause a HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW blood sugar response:

Breakfast: Two slices of white toast with jam and orange juice

Blood sugar response: _______________

Morning snack: Apple slices with peanut butter

Blood sugar response: _______________

Lunch: Wholegrain sandwich with lean meat, salad, and water

Blood sugar response: _______________

Afternoon snack: Chocolate bar and soft drink

Blood sugar response: _______________

8. Suggest a healthier alternative for the breakfast meal above:

9. Suggest a healthier alternative for the afternoon snack above:

🤝 Part 4: Supporting Others with Type 1 Diabetes

10. How can you be supportive of a classmate with Type 1 diabetes? Check all appropriate actions:

Respect their need to check blood sugar levels

Offer them your lunch if they forgot theirs

Understand they may need to eat at specific times

Tell them they shouldn't eat certain foods

Alert a teacher if they seem unwell

Learn about their condition to be more understanding

11. Write a short, supportive message to someone your age who has just been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes:

12. Reflection: How has learning about Type 1 diabetes changed your understanding of healthy eating? Explain your thoughts:

🎯 Part 5: Key Concepts Review

13. True or False: Circle the correct answer for each statement:

Type 1 diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar

True

False

People with Type 1 diabetes can never eat foods containing sugar

True

False

High fibre foods help slow down blood sugar rises

True

False

14. List three strategies that help manage blood sugar levels through food choices:

Blood Sugar Food Impact

Blood Sugar Food Impact

🩺 Part 1: Understanding Type 1 Diabetes

🍎 Part 2: Food Impact on Blood Sugar

📊 Part 3: Blood Sugar Monitoring Simulation

🤝 Part 4: Supporting Others with Type 1 Diabetes

🎯 Part 5: Key Concepts Review

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