Living With Type 2 Diabetes

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1. Https://www.glucomenu.com/articles/diabetes_difference_between_type1_and_type2.asp

People with Type 1 Diabetes must take insulin shots.

Explanation

Because the body does not produce insulin in Type 1 Diabetics, they must take insulin shots to help move sugar from the blood to the cells.

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Type 2 Diabetes Quizzes & Trivia

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Using the Internet allows you to discover a great deal of information very quickly. This quiz was designed as a scavenger hunt to help you learn more about Diabetes, specifically Type 2 Diabetes. Click the "Start Quiz" button below to begin the hunt. You... see morewill then be prompted with a series of links and associated questions. Navigate to the links provided to find answers to the questions that are posed. The links will open in a new window so you may easily navigate between the questions and the related web-based material. see less

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2. Https://www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes/complications.jsp

Diabetes can damage your kidneys, which may lead to kidney failure and cause them to lose their ability to filter out waste products.

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3. Https://diabetes.webmd.com/eating-right

Maintaining a healthy diet is especially important for diabetics.

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Maintaining a healty diet is important for everyone, but for diabetics is it crucial in helping to control blood sugar levels.

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4. Https://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4778

Cornorary artery disease is sometimes linked to high triglyceride levels in plasma.

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5. Https://www.glucomenu.com/articles/diabetes_difference_between_type1_and_type2.asp

Type 2 Diabetes is often referred to as adult-onset Diabetes.

Explanation

Type 2 Diabetes has often been referred to as adult-onset Diabetes; however, a large number of children are now being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.

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6. Https://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/physical_ez/

Which of the following physical activities are beneficial?

Explanation

Each of these activities have their own unique benefits and should be included in a healthy exercise plan.

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7. Https://www.glucomenu.com/articles/diabetes_difference_between_type1_and_type2.asp

Type 2 Diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not produce insulin.

Explanation

Type 2 Diabetes is when the insulin produced by the body does not move sugar out of the bloodstream efficiently. Type 1 Diabetes is when the body does not produce insulin.

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8. Https://www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes/complications.jsp

Which of the following are risks associated with Type 2 Diabetes?

Explanation

Possible risks of Type 2 Diabetes include all the items listed plus gum disease, nerve damage, depression, skin complications, and gastroparesis.

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9. Https://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4500

According to National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines, a healthy range for an adult's total cholesterol level is:

Explanation

A healthy range for an adult's total cholesterol level is less than 200 mg/dL. A level of 200 to 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a level of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high, which increases risk of coronary heart disease.

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10. Https://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4778

Triglycerides are the chemical form in which most fats exist in food and in the body.  Calories not immediately needed by the body are converted to triglycerides and stored in fat cells.

Explanation

Triglycerides are also present in plasma.

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11. Https://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4500

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is also referred to as good cholesterol.

Explanation

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is referred to as bad cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is referred to as good cholesterol.

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12. Https://diabetes.webmd.com/eating-right

A healthy diet consists of which of the following?

Explanation

A healthy diet consists of carbohyrdrates and fiber, proteins, and fats. Carbohyrdrates are needed for to provide fuel for producing glucose while fiber is needed to aid with digestion. Proteins are needed to help build muscle. Fats are an important part of everyone's diet; however, it is important to eat foods low in saturated and trans fat.

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13. Https://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/physical_ez/

Which of the following is not an advantage of physical activity?

Explanation

All the items mentioned are advantages of physical activity except B. Physical activity actually lowers your blood glucose levels.

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14. Https://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4500

For men, an HDL cholesterol level below ____ mg/dL is considered a major risk factor for heart disease.

Explanation

Below 40 mg/dL for men and below 40 mg/dL for women is considered low HDL cholesterol and is a major risk factor for heart disease.High HDL cholesterol. An HDL of 60 mg/dL and above is considered protective against heart disease.

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15. Https://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4778

According to the National Cholesterol Program guidelines, a normal fasting plasma triglyceride level is:

Explanation

A normal fasting plasma triglyceride level is less than 150 mg/dL. A level of 150 to 199 mg/dL is considered borderline-high, a level of 200 to 499 mg/dL is considered high, and a level of 500 mg/dL or higher is considered very high.

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