1.
Diabetes is a disease that causes
Correct Answer
B. High Blood Sugar
Explanation
Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders which causes high blood sugars which occurs due to problems in insulin secretion from pancreas or insulin action.
In type 1 Diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. When the body does not respond to the insulin it makes, this is called Type 2 Diabetes.
2.
Medication, diet and exercise can cure Diabetes
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
There is no cure for Diabetes, but can definitely be managed well with proper medication, diet and exercise.
3.
What is the symptom of Diabetes
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Explanation
Different body systems are affected that cause a number of symptoms, like excessive thirst, increased urination, tiredness, unexplained weight loss, vision changes. Delayed healing of wounds, numbness or tingling of the extremities and itchy skin can also be associated with diabetes.
4.
Insulin is secreted by
Correct Answer
C. Pancreas
Explanation
The hormone, Insulin controls the blood sugar levels is secreted by the pancreas
5.
Normal range of Blood sugars
Correct Answer
A. 70-100 mg/dl
Explanation
The normal Blood sugars should be between 70 and 100 mg/dl, though the values keep fluctuating throughout the day.
6.
How do we know the average sugar levels in the previous few months?
Correct Answer
B. HB A1C
Explanation
The A1c test tells you how much extra glucose has been in your bloodstream over the past few months. For most people with diabetes, 7% or less is a good goal, especially during the first few years after diagnosis. A higher A1c means complications are more likely.
7.
People who are ______ are more likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes
Correct Answer
D. Obese
Explanation
People with excess fat carried around the waist are at greatest risk. Also, they at increased risk for hypertension, high cholesterol levels, and heart disease.
8.
Long term complication of Diabetes
Correct Answer
A. Kidney damage
Explanation
Diabetes can lead to many long term complications such as heart disease, kidney damage, eye damage and impotence. The risk of these complications is reduced greatly if blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol are well controlled.
9.
Who can experience gestational diabetes?
Correct Answer
B. Pregnant woman
Explanation
Gestational Diabetes is high blood glucose levels only during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is caused when insulin receptors do not function properly.
10.
What controls Diabetes best?
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Explanation
Eating healthy ( eating small frequent meals,avoiding unhealthy fats and sweets and increasing fiber), Exercising ( brisk walk for 60 minutes five times a week), Taking medicines prescribed by the physician regularly, controlling of blood pressure and stopping smoking can definitely control diabetes and its long term complications.