Diabetes Educator Quiz: Master Insulin & Blood Sugar

1. Which hormone is primarily responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?

Glucagon

Insulin

Cortisol

Epinephrine

2. What is the normal fasting blood glucose range for a non-diabetic adult?

50–100 mg/dL

70–100 mg/dL

100–150 mg/dL

120–160 mg/dL

3. Rapid-acting insulin begins working within how many minutes?

5–15 minutes

15–30 minutes

30–60 minutes

60–90 minutes

4. Which type of diabetes is characterized by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells?

Type 2 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes

Gestational diabetes

Secondary diabetes

5. The HbA1c test reflects average blood glucose control over approximately how many months?

1 month

2–3 months

6–8 months

12 months

6. What is the primary mechanism of action for metformin?

Stimulates insulin secretion

Decreases hepatic glucose production

Increases insulin sensitivity

Inhibits glucagon release

7. Basal insulin provides steady glucose control between meals and overnight. True or False?

True

False

8. Which of the following are signs of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply)

Trembling and sweating

Rapid heartbeat

Confusion or difficulty concentrating

Dry mouth and polyuria

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10. Match each insulin type with its peak action time:

Rapid-acting insulin

Regular (short-acting) insulin

Intermediate-acting (NPH) insulin

Long-acting insulin

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11. What is the target HbA1c for most adults with diabetes?

Less than 5.7%

Less than 7%

Less than 8.5%

Less than 10%

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13. Which of the following is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes? (Select all that apply)

Obesity

Family history of diabetes

Physical inactivity

Young age (under 20 years)

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14. Insulin pump therapy delivers insulin continuously via a subcutaneous catheter. True or False?

True

False

15. Which oral medication class increases insulin secretion by stimulating pancreatic beta cells?

Sulfonylureas

Biguanides

SGLT2 inhibitors

DPP-4 inhibitors

Diabetes Educator Quiz: Master Insulin & Blood Sugar

1. Which hormone is primarily responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?

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What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. What is the normal fasting blood glucose range for a non-diabetic adult?

3. Rapid-acting insulin begins working within how many minutes?

4. Which type of diabetes is characterized by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells?

5. The HbA1c test reflects average blood glucose control over approximately how many months?

6. What is the primary mechanism of action for metformin?

7. Basal insulin provides steady glucose control between meals and overnight. True or False?

8. Which of the following are signs of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply)

9. Insulin resistance occurs when cells do not respond effectively to ____.

10. Match each insulin type with its peak action time:

11. What is the target HbA1c for most adults with diabetes?

12. Glucagon is used to treat severe hypoglycemia because it stimulates glucose release from the ____.

13. Which of the following is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes? (Select all that apply)

14. Insulin pump therapy delivers insulin continuously via a subcutaneous catheter. True or False?

15. Which oral medication class increases insulin secretion by stimulating pancreatic beta cells?