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- 1.What can monitoring your blood sugar with a glucometer tell you about your health?
- A.
How physical activity affects your blood sugar
- B.
Whether or not your medicine is working
- C.
How certain foods or meals affect your blood sugar level
- D.
All of the above
- 2.Which of the following activities has an affect on your blood sugar levels?
- A.
Foods you eat
- B.
Physical activity
- C.
Medications
- D.
All of these have an affect on blood sugar levels
- 3.Keys to staying healthy include:
- A.
Eat healthy most of the time
- B.
Get regular exercise
- C.
Take your medication every day as prescribed
- D.
All of the above are correct
- 4.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.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.
- A.
Slower rise in glucose levels
- B.
Lower insulin requirements
- C.
Lower cholesterol levels
- D.
All of the above
- 6.Which of the following is a benefit of physical activity?
- A.
Improved blood circulation
- B.
Increased risk for stroke
- C.
Increased insulin resistance
- D.
Both B and C are benefits associated with physical activity
- 7.Physical activity will make your insulin work better to lower blood sugar.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.What are some of the common side-effects of high blood sugar?
- A.
Restlessness
- B.
Increased thirst
- C.
Decreased energy levels
- D.
Both B and C are commonly experienced with high blood sugar levels
- 9.What does it mean when your doctor prescribes you insulin?
- A.
You are getting sicker
- B.
Your Diabetes has switched from Type 2 to Type 1
- C.
You should no longer exercise regularly
- D.
Your body needs help in keeping your blood sugar levels in normal range
- 10.How does insulin help you feel healthier?
- A.
By reducing high blood sugar levels
- B.
By reducing muscle pain and stiffness
- C.
By increasing blood pressure and energy levels
- 11.Having diabetes means that you have to give up all of the foods you like and start buying only special "diabetic" foods.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.Why should people with diabetes avoid diets high in saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol?
- A.
Fat and cholesterol in the diet increase the rate of carbohydrate digestion
- B.
High fat foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels
- C.
Blood vessels collect these substances, resulting in narrowed vessels and increased risk of health complications
- 13.To improve your eating habits, pick one or two small changes that you can focus on.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.Which of the following tips for healthy eating is good advice for people with diabetes?
- A.
Eat a small amount of the same foods every day
- B.
Skip meals when necessary in order to balance calorie intakes with calorie expenditures
- C.
Eat breakfast each morning to stimulate your metabolism
- 15.Which of the following has the potential to cause hypoglycemia?
- A.
Not enough insulin
- B.
Too much food
- C.
Over-consumption of alcohol
- 16.Who is the best resource for diabetes support?
- A.
Your healthcare providers
- B.
Friends and family
- C.
Society, work or school
- D.
Any of these provide options for diabetes support
- 17.You can eat perfectly all of the time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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