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1. Which of the following activities has an affect on your blood sugar levels?

Foods you eat

Physical activity

Medications

All of these have an affect on blood sugar levels

2. Keys to staying healthy include:

Eat healthy most of the time

Get regular exercise

Take your medication every day as prescribed

All of the above are correct

3. Physical activity will make your insulin work better to lower blood sugar.

True

False

4. What are some of the common side-effects of high blood sugar?

Restlessness

Increased thirst

Decreased energy levels

Both B and C are commonly experienced with high blood sugar levels

5. To improve your eating habits, pick one or two small changes that you can focus on.

True

False

6. What can monitoring your blood sugar with a glucometer tell you about your health?

How physical activity affects your blood sugar

Whether or not your medicine is working

How certain foods or meals affect your blood sugar level

All of the above

7. Having diabetes means that you have to give up all of the foods you like and start buying only special "diabetic" foods.

True

False

8. What does it mean when your doctor prescribes you insulin?

You are getting sicker

Your Diabetes has switched from Type 2 to Type 1

You should no longer exercise regularly

Your body needs help in keeping your blood sugar levels in normal range

9. You can eat perfectly all of the time.

True

False

10. What are the effects of moderate amounts of fiber in your diet?

Slower rise in glucose levels

Lower insulin requirements

Lower cholesterol levels

All of the above

11. The exercise goal for people with Type 2 Diabetes is at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity split up over at least 3 days per week.

True

False

12. Which of the following tips for healthy eating is good advice for people with diabetes?

Eat a small amount of the same foods every day

Skip meals when necessary in order to balance calorie intakes with calorie expenditures

Eat breakfast each morning to stimulate your metabolism

13. Why should people with diabetes avoid diets high in saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol?

Fat and cholesterol in the diet increase the rate of carbohydrate digestion

High fat foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels

Blood vessels collect these substances, resulting in narrowed vessels and increased risk of health complications

14. Who is the best resource for diabetes support?

Your healthcare providers

Friends and family

Society, work or school

Any of these provide options for diabetes support

15. Which of the following has the potential to cause hypoglycemia?

Not enough insulin

Too much food

Over-consumption of alcohol

16. Which of the following is a benefit of physical activity?

Improved blood circulation

Increased risk for stroke

Increased insulin resistance

Both B and C are benefits associated with physical activity

17. How does insulin help you feel healthier?

By reducing high blood sugar levels

By reducing muscle pain and stiffness

By increasing blood pressure and energy levels