WELCOME TO THE JDRF KIDS WALK KICK-OFF!

• Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Type 1:• 3 million Americans

• Around 80 people per day in the U.S. are

diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes

• Type 2

Type 1 vs. Type 2Type 1 (Juvenile):• Pancreas stops making

insulin – diabetics must get it from an outside source

• Not contagious – can’t catch it like a cold

• Can’t get it from eating too much sugar

• Doctors still working to find out the cause

Type 2:• Pancreas still makes insulin

– isn’t enough, body can’t use it correctly

• There are many different causes of Type 2 diabetes

• Sometimes, Type 2 can be prevented through exercise and healthy eating

Pancreas Produces Insulin

Insulin is the Key

• Eat food• Sugar → bloodstream• Pancreas makes insulin• And Turns the Key • Sugar gets into our cells and we use it for energy

This is how many shots an average This is how many shots an average diabetic takes in one weekdiabetic takes in one week

• Upper Arms

• Upper Legs

• Stomach

• Hips

• Must eat on a regular

schedule

• Test blood sugar with a finger prick before eating

• Too High: needs insulin from shot or pump

• Too Low: needs snack or juice right away

Symptoms of Low/High Symptoms of Low/High Blood SugarBlood Sugar

Kids helping other kids with diabetes

Fundraising helps doctors and scientists to do research

It’s easy, fun and helps a great cause…finding a cure for diabetes!

Walking shows support…and it’s good exercise!

• Everybody gets an envelope to take home

• Inside are paper sneakers for donations

• Talk to your mom or dad about asking people to donate

• You can ask grandparents, neighbors, friends, everybody!

• Never go alone!

• Put their name on a sneaker & put the money in the envelope

• Return the envelope to your teacher by the due date

• You can also raise money online at: www.jdrf.org/kidswalk

• Ask your parent to help you register

• You can create your own fundraising page and email friends and family to ask for their support!

Earn a banner for your school!

YOUR SCHOOL’S NAME HERE!!

Win Difference Maker Awards!

PRIZES ARE CUMULATIVE!

WELCOME TO THE JDRF KIDS WALK KICK-OFF!

So…don’t forget the

Top 10!

• Thirsty all the time• Going to the bathroom

a lot• Sleepiness/being tired• Hungry all the time• Getting skinnier all of

a sudden

• Changes in eyesight• Sugar in urine• Fruity odor on breath• Heavy/labored

breathing• Stupor or

unconsciousness

Thanks for being a kid helping other

kids…like me!!

See you at the walk!