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Diabetes Knowledge Test: I. Please Indicate The Best Answer

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Diabetes Knowledge Test

The following quiz will assess your level of knowledge about various aspects of diabetes. Click
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I. Please indicate the best answer
Question 1: Diabetes Mellitus:

is caused by eating too much sugar and sweet foods

is a condition in which the body cannot use food properly

results when the kidney cannot control sugar in the urine

is caused by liver failure


Question 2: The most common symptom(s) of diabetes mellitus is (are):

headache, chest pain

frequent urination, hunger, thirst

craving for sweets

sweaty, nervous
Question 3: The normal fasting blood sugar level is about:

40-70 mg/dl

65-110 mg/dl

115-160 mg/dl

160-240 mg/dl
Question 4: Pills for diabetes (oral diabetes medication):

are insulin taken in pill form

can lower blood sugar


are given to anyone with diabetes

can be taken any time of the day


Question 5: Insulin:

keeps the blood sugar level constant all day

can be taken any time of the day

helps the body use food properly by letting sugar enter the cells

raises the blood sugar level by keeping sugar in the blood vessels
Question 6: A regular exercise program

can help control blood sugar

can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels

does not affect the blood sugar level

can help control blood sugar AND can lower blood pressure and cholesterol level

can help control blood sugar AND does not affect the blood sugar level
Question 7: A diabetes meal plan:

must be individualized to meet your needs

is a diet that requires many special foods

does not allow you to have any starches

allows you to have sweets anytime you want


Question 8: Foods high in saturated fats and cholesterol should be limited in order to:

lower your blood sugar level

cut down your chance of getting heart disease


lower your heart rate

I don't know
Question 9: Which is the best choice of food to have for sick days for a person with diabetes
who takes daily insulin?

diet soda and hot tea

soup and apple sauce

milkshake

don't eat or drink anything except water'


Question 10: Which of the following statements is correct for people with diabetes?

everyone with diabetes should have between-meal snacks

all active sports or heavy exercises should be avoided if you are taking insulin

changes in lifestyle (meal planning, exercise, medication, stress control) can help manage
diabetes sucessfully

traveling should be avoided if taking insulin


II. Please indicate True or False below each statement
Question 11: It is not necessary to control the amount of food when taking diabetes pills
(oral diabetes medication).

True

False
Question 12: Certain diabetes pills can help you lose weight.

True

False
Question 13: In most cases, exercise will lower blood sugar level.
True

False
Question 14: The effects of exercise can last a long time after stopping.

True

False
Question 15: Meals should be evenly spaced throughout the day, e.g. 4-5 hours apart.

True

False
Question 16: The diabetes meal plan needs to be modified from time to time, due to changes
in lifestyle .

True

False
Question 17: People with diabetes are allowed to use as much sugar substitutes as they
want.

True

False
Question 18: Many people with type II diabetes can maintain good blood sugar control by
following a proper meal plan without having to take medication.

True

False
Question 19: Food, exercise, diabetes medication and stress can affect the blood sugar level.

True

False
Question 20: Glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c) is a blood test that shows the
average level of fat in the blood during the past 8-12 weeks.
True

False
Question 21: The chance of getting type II diabetes is greater if a blood relative has had
diabetes.

True

False
Question 22: A person with diabetes may often have feelings of fear, anxiety, denial,
frustration, resentment or anger.

True

False
Question 23: A person with diabetes has a greater chance of having a heart attack, stroke,
blindness or kidney desease than a person who does not have diabetes.

True

False
Question 24: Taking good care of your feet (protection, cleanliness and support) will guard
against infection, injury and other foot problems related to poor circulation and nerve
damage.

True

False
Question 25: When a person's blood sugar is out of control (high), there is a greater chance
of infection and illness.

True

False
Test performed in the morning after 10-12hrs fast
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