Video gaming

Imagine your body's like a game character with a broken power-up (insulin) and weak defenses against glucose, glucose is like the "enemy" in the game.

Not having enough insulin (power up) means that you have high levels of glucose ("enemy") in your blood (Type 2 Diabetes)

Exercise and healthy choices are like training levels to fix the power-up (insulin_ and defeat the glucose (enemy in the game).

Video Games and Your Diabetes: Like Leveling Up Your Health

Think of managing your Type 2 Diabetes (Mate Huka Momo Rua) like playing a video game:

Your Body is the Character:

Your body is like the character you control in the game.

Glucose is the Enemy:

High blood sugar (glucose) is like the bad guys you have to fight.

Insulin is Your Power-Up:

Insulin is like a special power-up that helps your character fight the bad guys.

Exercise Games are Training:

Games that make you move are like training levels. They make your character stronger (more insulin sensitive), so the power-up works better.

Learning Games are Strategy Guides:

Games that teach you about food and medicine are like strategy guides. They help you learn the best way to fight the bad guys (manage your diabetes)

Tracking Apps are Your Scoreboard:

Apps that track your blood sugar are like a scoreboard. They show you how well you're doing and what you need to improve

Playing is Fun Rewards:

Playing the games that you enjoy is like a reward for all of your hard work. It helps you keep going, and keep your stress levels down.

What Happens:

By "training" (exercising) with games, your "power-up" (insulin) becomes more effective.
By using "strategy guides" (learning about diabetes), you make better choices to defeat the "enemy" (high glucose).
By tracking your "scores" (blood sugar), you know what needs to be changed.
Just like in a game, you get better at managing your diabetes by practising and learning!