Type-2 Insulin Resistance

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    Keeping a food record/diary is very helpful in losing weight.

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Quiz to take for 1 hour credit following viewing of powerpoint presentation "Know your insulin resistance".

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  • 2. 

    Can good blood glucose control prevent or delay CVD complications of type 2 diabetes?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
  • 3. 

    If any of your family members have type 2 diabetes, you are at an increased risk to develop type 2 diabetes yourself.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 4. 

    Why should someone who has type 2 diabetes be concerned about CVD?

    • It can cause high blood sugars

    • It can lead to brain abnormalities, dementia and seizures

    • It can cause heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, amputation and erectile dysfunction

    Correct Answer
    A. It can cause heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, amputation and erectile dysfunction
  • 5. 

    Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include:

    • Poor nutrition

    • Lack of physical activity

    • Being overweight

    • All of these

    Correct Answer
    A. All of these
  • 6. 

    CVD can be prevented by:

    • The use of insulin and other diabetes medications

    • Healthy eating, moderate weight loss and regular exercise

    • Regular doctor visits

    Correct Answer
    A. Healthy eating, moderate weight loss and regular exercise
  • 7. 

    CVD stands for:

    • Chronic vein dystrophy

    • Cardiac variability dysfunction

    • Cardiovascular disease

    Correct Answer
    A. Cardiovascular disease
  • 8. 

    Insulin resistance syndrome occurs in type 2 diabetes.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 9. 

    Type 2 diabetes occurs most often in those over age 40.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 10. 

    How can someone who is not currently exercising get started?

    • Start with 10 minutes of walking, riding a bike or swimming 3 to 5 times per week

    • Start with a gentle jogging program once or twice a week

    • Start by joining a gym or fitness center

    Correct Answer
    A. Start with 10 minutes of walking, riding a bike or swimming 3 to 5 times per week
  • 11. 

    Ultimately, what kind of physical activity should all of us be doing?

    • Ten minutes of walking, riding a bike or swimming 3 to 5 times per week

    • Working out at the gym 3 times per week

    • Regular physical activity of any type 30 to 60 minutes every day

    Correct Answer
    A. Regular physical activity of any type 30 to 60 minutes every day
  • 12. 

    What is something easy that can make your diet healthier?

    • Eat a fruit and/or a vegetable at each meal

    • Eat more protein

    • Switch from regular soda to diet soda

    Correct Answer
    A. Eat a fruit and/or a vegetable at each meal
  • 13. 

    How many calories should be subtracted each day to lose a moderate amount of weight?

    • 100 calories

    • 500 calories

    • 1500 calories

    Correct Answer
    A. 500 calories
  • 14. 

    The right portion size for a potato should be:

    • The same size as a tennis ball

    • The same size as a deck of cards

    • The same size as a computer mouse

    Correct Answer
    A. The same size as a computer mouse

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