Type-2 Insulin Resistance
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Quiz to take for 1 hour credit following viewing of powerpoint presentation "Know your insulin resistance".
- 1.Insulin resistance syndrome occurs in type 2 diabetes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include:
- A.
Poor nutrition
- B.
Lack of physical activity
- C.
Being overweight
- D.
All of these
- 3.If any of your family members have type 2 diabetes, you are at an increased risk to develop type 2 diabetes yourself.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Type 2 diabetes occurs most often in those over age 40.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.CVD stands for:
- A.
Chronic vein dystrophy
- B.
Cardiac variability dysfunction
- C.
Cardiovascular disease
- 6.Why should someone who has type 2 diabetes be concerned about CVD?
- A.
It can cause high blood sugars
- B.
It can lead to brain abnormalities, dementia and seizures
- C.
It can cause heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, amputation and erectile dysfunction
- 7.CVD can be prevented by:
- A.
The use of insulin and other diabetes medications
- B.
Healthy eating, moderate weight loss and regular exercise
- C.
Regular doctor visits
- 8.Can good blood glucose control prevent or delay CVD complications of type 2 diabetes?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- 9.What is something easy that can make your diet healthier?
- A.
Eat a fruit and/or a vegetable at each meal
- B.
Eat more protein
- C.
Switch from regular soda to diet soda
- 10.The right portion size for a potato should be:
- A.
The same size as a tennis ball
- B.
The same size as a deck of cards
- C.
The same size as a computer mouse
- 11.How can someone who is not currently exercising get started?
- A.
Start with 10 minutes of walking, riding a bike or swimming 3 to 5 times per week
- B.
Start with a gentle jogging program once or twice a week
- C.
Start by joining a gym or fitness center
- 12.Ultimately, what kind of physical activity should all of us be doing?
- A.
Ten minutes of walking, riding a bike or swimming 3 to 5 times per week
- B.
Working out at the gym 3 times per week
- C.
Regular physical activity of any type 30 to 60 minutes every day
- 13.How many calories should be subtracted each day to lose a moderate amount of weight?
- A.
100 calories
- B.
500 calories
- C.
1500 calories
- 14.Keeping a food record/diary is very helpful in losing weight.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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