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Quiz to take for 1 hour credit following viewing of 3 videos on What is type 2 Diabetes?

Questions and Answers

1.

Which of the following choices is one of the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes?
- A.
  
  Overweight
- B.
  
  High cholesterol
- C.
  
  High blood pressure
Correct Answer
A. Overweight
2.

Insulin works like a key to let glucose from digested food enter the cells.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
3.

Someone who does not have diabetes maintains a blood glucose level of between 70 to 140 no matter what they have eaten.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
4.

Why do people with type 2 diabetes have trouble keeping blood glucose in a normal range?
- A.
  
  The pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin
- B.
  
  The pancrease doesn't release insulin soon enough after eating
- C.
  
  The liver may release too much stored glucose
- D.
  
  Cells do not respond to the body's own insulin (insulin resistance)
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above
5.

What is hyperglycemia?
- A.
  
  Toxic waste build-up in the bloodstream
- B.
  
  A condition which occurs when medications interact.
- C.
  
  High glucose build-up in the bloodstream
Correct Answer
C. High glucose build-up in the bloodstream
6.

High blood glucose over time can lead to:
- A.
  
  Poor circulation , heart attack, stroke
- B.
  
  Eye disease, blindness
- C.
  
  Kidney disease, dialysis
- D.
  
  Nerve damage, pain in feet, loss of feeling, amputation
- E.
  
  All of these
Correct Answer
E. All of these
7.

Healthy eating includes all these important points except:
- A.
  
  Carbohydrate balance
- B.
  
  Giving up sweets
- C.
  
  Controlling portion sizes
- D.
  
  Eating low fat
Correct Answer
B. Giving up sweets
8.

Eating too many carbohydrates such as pasta, potatoes, bread, or chips usually makes blood glucose rise.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
9.

Large portions of healthy foods such as whole grain cereal, whole wheat crackers or fruit will not cause blood glucose to rise.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
10.

What is wrong with often eating foods like cheese, salami, bologna, whole milk, sausage, gravy, butter, bacon, fried chicken, fried fish, french fries, creamy sauces, most junk foods or eating large amounts of these foods?
- A.
  
  They are high in fat
- B.
  
  They raise blood glucose
- C.
  
  They are high in sodium
Correct Answer
A. They are high in fat
11.

What are examples of heart healthy fats?
- A.
  
  Sunchips, Triscuits, Wheathins
- B.
  
  Yogurt, mozzarella cheese stix, turkey
- C.
  
  Nuts, seeds, olive oil (Raw nuts are best)
Correct Answer
C. Nuts, seeds, olive oil (Raw nuts are best)
12.

How often should you exercise?
- A.
  
  When ever I am not tired after work
- B.
  
  30 - 60 minutes most days
Correct Answer
B. 30 - 60 minutes most days
13.

If I am taking diabetes medication, eating healthfully is not so important.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
14.

If I am taking diabetes medication, exercising regularly is not so important.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
15.

High blood glucose levels can lead to slow- healing infections.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
16.

The combination of high blood glucose, high blood pressure and high cholesterol or triglycerides contributes to a much higher risk for heart disease.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
17.

Why do you need a yearly check-up from an ophthlamologist (eye doctor)?
- A.
  
  Diabetes causes problems reading
- B.
  
  High blood glucose levels can damage the eyes
- C.
  
  To prevent circulation problems
Correct Answer
B. High blood glucose levels can damage the eyes

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Manatee1012009

Which of the following choices is one of the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes?

Insulin works like a key to let glucose from digested food enter the cells.

Someone who does not have diabetes maintains a blood glucose level of between 70 to 140 no matter what they have eaten.

Why do people with type 2 diabetes have trouble keeping blood glucose in a normal range?

What is hyperglycemia?

High blood glucose over time can lead to:

Healthy eating includes all these important points except:

Eating too many carbohydrates such as pasta, potatoes, bread, or chips usually makes blood glucose rise.

Large portions of healthy foods such as whole grain cereal, whole wheat crackers or fruit will not cause blood glucose to rise.

What is wrong with often eating foods like cheese, salami, bologna, whole milk, sausage, gravy, butter, bacon, fried chicken, fried fish, french fries, creamy sauces, most junk foods or eating large amounts of these foods?

What are examples of heart healthy fats?

How often should you exercise?

If I am taking diabetes medication, eating healthfully is not so important.

If I am taking diabetes medication, exercising regularly is not so important.

High blood glucose levels can lead to slow- healing infections.

The combination of high blood glucose, high blood pressure and high cholesterol or triglycerides contributes to a much higher risk for heart disease.

Why do you need a yearly check-up from an ophthlamologist (eye doctor)?