DIABETES 101

Diabetes is a group of diseases in which defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both cause high blood sugar/glucose.  Diabetes can lead to premature death and a host of health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, dental disease, stroke, amputations, blindness and birth defects.  Take this quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about diabetes. 

Note: Special thanks to Learning Life intern, Kane Boynton, for conducting some of the research for this quiz, and drafting the questions and answers. 

Diabetes is a group of diseases in which defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both cause high blood sugar/glucose. Diabetes can lead to premature death and a host of health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, dental disease, stroke, amputations, blindness and birth defects. Take this quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about diabetes.

Note: Special thanks to Learning Life intern, Kane Boynton, for conducting some of the research for this quiz, and drafting the questions and answers.

1. Which of the following is not a symptom (i.e., a sign) of diabetes?

loss of appetite

unexplained weight loss

frequent urination

dry, itchy skin

feeling very tired often

2. True or False? People with Type 2 diabetes are insulin-dependent (i.e., require insulin injections or pumps) and are more likely to be children or young adults.

True

False

3. True or False: Type 2 diabetes is far more common than Type 1 diabetes.

True

False

4. All of the following are risk factors for diabetes, except:

having high blood pressure (140/90 or higher)

being African American, Native American, Hispanic, Asian American, or a Pacific Islander

giving birth to a baby over nine pounds

being overweight or obese

being female

5. ___________ is not a treatment for diabetes.

eating a healthy diet

taking fish oil daily

controlling cholesterol

controlling blood pressure

losing weight

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