Your Knowledge Of Diabetes
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Diabetes is a disease that causes
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Sugar
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Cancer
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None of the above
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Explore your understanding of Diabetes with this quiz. It assesses your knowledge of its causes, management, and symptoms, including the role of insulin and blood sugar levels. Ideal for learners interested in health sciences and medicine.
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Medication, diet and exercise can cure Diabetes
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
There is no cure for Diabetes, but can definitely be managed well with proper medication, diet and exercise.Rate this question:
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What is the symptom of Diabetes
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Lethargy
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Increased thirst
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Frequent Urination
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
Different body systems are affected that cause a number of symptoms, like excessive thirst, increased urination, tiredness, unexplained weight loss, vision changes. Delayed healing of wounds, numbness or tingling of the extremities and itchy skin can also be associated with diabetes.Rate this question:
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Insulin is secreted by
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Lungs
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Liver
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Pancreas
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Kidneys
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A. PancreasExplanation
The hormone, Insulin controls the blood sugar levels is secreted by the pancreasRate this question:
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Normal range of Blood sugars
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70-100 mg/dl
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150-200 mg/dl
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40-50 mg/dl
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None of the above
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A. 70-100 mg/dlExplanation
The normal Blood sugars should be between 70 and 100 mg/dl, though the values keep fluctuating throughout the day.Rate this question:
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How do we know the average sugar levels in the previous few months?
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HB A
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HB A1C
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HB C
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HB S
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A. HB A1CExplanation
The A1c test tells you how much extra glucose has been in your bloodstream over the past few months. For most people with diabetes, 7% or less is a good goal, especially during the first few years after diagnosis. A higher A1c means complications are more likely.Rate this question:
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People who are ______ are more likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes
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Happy
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Sad
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Lethargic
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Obese
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A. ObeseExplanation
People with excess fat carried around the waist are at greatest risk. Also, they at increased risk for hypertension, high cholesterol levels, and heart disease.Rate this question:
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Long term complication of Diabetes
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Kidney damage
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Thyroid disease
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Ear damage
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Lungs
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A. Kidney damageExplanation
Diabetes can lead to many long term complications such as heart disease, kidney damage, eye damage and impotence. The risk of these complications is reduced greatly if blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol are well controlled.Rate this question:
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Who can experience gestational diabetes?
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Child
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Pregnant woman
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People with gastritis
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Someone who is Overweight
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A. Pregnant womanExplanation
Gestational Diabetes is high blood glucose levels only during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is caused when insulin receptors do not function properly.Rate this question:
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What controls Diabetes best?
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Take your medicines
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Exercise
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Eat healthy
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
Eating healthy ( eating small frequent meals,avoiding unhealthy fats and sweets and increasing fiber), Exercising ( brisk walk for 60 minutes five times a week), Taking medicines prescribed by the physician regularly, controlling of blood pressure and stopping smoking can definitely control diabetes and its long term complications.Rate this question:
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