The Effects of Foods on the Blood Glucose of a Type 1 Diabetic and a Non-Type 1 Diabetic

Overview

Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine how different types of foods affect blood sugars. In addition, we were looking at how different types of foods affected a type 1 diabetic#s blood sugar versus a non-diabetic#s blood sugar. Methods/Materials Type 1 Diabetic, Non Diabetic, 2 blood sugar meters, 2 lancets, Blood sugar test strips, Timer, bread (carbohydrate), meat (protein), Cheese (fat), Juice(fast-acting sugar). Wash Hands. Take & Record a starting blood sugar level for both the Type 1 Diabetic and Non-Diabetic. Eat the specific food at same time. Every 15 minutes, wash hands and record blood sugar levels for a total of 2 hours. Repeat for all food types. Results Overall, juice (fast-acting sugar) had the most effect on both the type 1 and non-type 1 diabetic's blood sugar. Carbohydrates had a very small effect on the non-diabetic while it greatly increased the type 1#s blood sugar level over the 2 hour period. Fats and proteins had very little effect on the blood sugar levels of both type 1 and non-type 1 diabetic. Conclusions/Discussion We saw a bigger difference in both the effect on blood sugars and the difference in effect between a type 1 and a non-type 1 with fast-acting sugar and carbohydrates and not a big difference when eating protein and fats. This experiment showed us how food affects blood sugars in people with and without type 1 diabetes. We also learned more about how our bodies turn different types of food into energy. This information could be used to teach people a better understanding about how to control their blood sugar levels so that they can stay healthier.

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• CSEF 2017 Mammalian Biology · Entry J1305

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