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A Diabetes Quiz

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Author: Adem

Diabetes is a serious disease. Over 171 million people in the world have diabetes. Right now, about 18.2 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes, and another 6 million have the disease and are unaware of it.

See how much you know about diabetes:

1. The ADA (American Diabetes Association) considers that diabetes is under control when the A1C result is: A. 10% or less B. 4% or less C. 8% or less D. 7 % or less

2. Another name for Type 1 diabetes is: A. Gestational diabetes B. Non-insulin-dependent diabetes C. Juvenile diabetes D. Prediabetes

3. When taking a fasting blood test, the patient shouldn't eat or drink anything for how many hours?

A. 2 hours B. 8-12 hours C. 24 hours D. 6 hours

4. Which of these tests are the most effective for diagnosing diabetes?

A. Fasting blood glucose test B. Urine test C. Eye test D. Nonfasting blood glucose test

5. Which of the following is a normal blood glucose level for those who do not have diabetes?

A. 120 to 140 B. 150 to 170 C. 70 to 120 D. 20 to 60

6. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Type 1 diabetes?

A. Increased urination B. High energy C. Weight loss D. Blurred vision

7. Type 1 diabetes is when:

A. There is low blood sugar B. The body fails to use insulin properly C. The body does not produce insulin D. The body is allergic to insulin.

Answers to quiz:

1. D — 7% 2. C — Juvenile diabetes 3. B — 8-12 hours 4. A — Fasting blood glucose test 5. C — 70 to 120 6. B — High energy 7. C — The body does not produce insulin









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