The Abcs Of Diabetes care

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1.

What are the ABCs of Diabetes Care?
- A.
  
  Apples, Broccoli, Carrots
- B.
  
  Actos, Byetta, Cozaar
- C.
  
  A1C, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol
2.

What does A1C measure?
- A.
  
  Average blood sugar over 3 months
- B.
  
  Average fingerstick measurements
- C.
  
  Average of high blood sugars
3.

Most people with diabetes should try to keep their A1C at ___ or less.
- A.
  
  7.0
- B.
  
  7.1
- C.
  
  6.5
4.

Why should I care what my A1C is?
- A.
  
  An A1C at a healthy level will reduce the risk of developing the complications of diabetes
- B.
  
  A high A1C means feeling sick all the time
- C.
  
  A high A1C means I have to start taking insulin
5.

High blood pressure increases the risk of:
- A.
  
  Heart attack
- B.
  
  Stroke
- C.
  
  Kidney disease
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

Which is the "good or healthy" type of cholesterol?
- A.
  
  LDL
- B.
  
  HDL
- C.
  
  Triglycerides
7.

Which is the "bad or lousy" type of cholesterol?
- A.
  
  LDL
- B.
  
  HDL
- C.
  
  Triglycerides
8.

What number should my LDL cholesterol be to avoid heart attack, artery blockage and circulatory problems?
- A.
  
  Below 150
- B.
  
  Below 200
- C.
  
  Below 100
9.

What nutrition advice will best help lower a high A1C?
- A.
  
  Keep portion sizes reasonable
- B.
  
  Eat healthy carbs like fruit and whole grains
- C.
  
  Keep junk foods like snack chips, cookies, cake, candy and ice cream to a minimum
- D.
  
  All of the above
10.

A high sodium diet may elevate blood pressure levels. Foods high in sodium are -
- A.
  
  Fruits
- B.
  
  Vegetables
- C.
  
  Chicken, turkey, fish, pork, beef
- D.
  
  Fast foods and canned foods
11.

What food habits will help to lower my LDL cholesterol?
- A.
  
  Eating only low fat dairy foods like reduced fat cheese, skim or 1% milk; or reducing portions of high fat dairy food like ice cream and regular cheese
- B.
  
  Take skin off of chicken; trim fat from steak; buy leanest hamburger
- C.
  
  Eat more vegetables, fruits and whole grains
- D.
  
  All of the above
12.

Can being more active reduce blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels?
- A.
  
  Yes, all of these
- B.
  
  No, only blood pressure
- C.
  
  No, just blood pressure and cholesterol
13.

What is a good exercise goal to lose or maintain weight?
- A.
  
  30 minutes; 5 days a week
- B.
  
  1 hour every day
- C.
  
  Sporadically, whenever possible
14.

How often should your A1C be checked?
- A.
  
  Once a year at Qualifying time
- B.
  
  Every 3 months until it is where it should be, then every 6 months thereafter
- C.
  
  First thing every morning
15.

My blood pressure should be checked every time I visit any doctor
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

It is OK to sometimes skip my diabetes, blood pressure or cholesterol medications
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Other behaviors to decrease the risk of health problems are:
- A.
  
  Brush and floss teeth daily
- B.
  
  Check your own feet regularly and have the doctor examine your feet at least once per year
- C.
  
  Yearly eye exam
- D.
  
  All of the above
18.

Having diabetes will naturally affect you emotionally as well as physically. What can be helpful?
- A.
  
  Watching TV and snacking to reduce stress
- B.
  
  Walking or bike riding will not improve mood
- C.
  
  Being with friends or relative or attending support programs