Saturday, January 4, 2014

Diabetes Jeopardy!

Last month, MOD played Diabetes Jeopardy at Johns Hopkins Outpatient Pharmacy. How much Diabetes Jeopardy do you know?
Glycemic control for 100: The goal blood pressure for most people with diabetes.

                         Answer:What is 140/80 mmHg

Diabetes Management for 100: Things you can do if you think you have low blood sugar.

                       Answer: When would you check your blood sugar right away. Treat by eating/drinking something containing sugar such as 1/2 cup of regular fruit juice or soda, 3 glycose tablets, or 5-6 hard candies.Wait 15 minutes and then check your blood sugar again. If it is still low, have another 1/2 cup of juice or a few hard candies

Glycemic control for 200: The goal Hemoglobin A1c for most people with diabetes.

                    Answer: What is < 7 percent

Photo of pharmacy students providing diabetes education in the pharmacy.