Diabetes 101 Quiz: Are You Confident With The Fundamentals?

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Diabetes Basics Quiz
What is diabetes?
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Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar (glucose) levels become too high because the body doesn’t use insulin properly or doesn’t make enough of it.
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Diabetes is not an infection, cancer, or disease that causes low blood pressure. It’s a condition where blood sugar levels become too high over time.
Which organ in the body makes insulin?
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The pancreas makes insulin.
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The pancreas—not the liver, kidneys, or heart— is responsible for making insulin.
What is the main role of insulin?
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Insulin helps glucose move from the blood into the cells, so the body can use it for energy.
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Insulin’s main role is helping glucose enter cells. It doesn’t lower blood pressure, digest proteins, or increase cholesterol.
Which type of diabetes is most common in adults?
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Type 2 diabetes is the most common form, especially in adults.
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Type 2 diabetes is the most common form in adults. Gestational diabetes occurs in pregnant women and type 1 is more common in children.
True or False: You can develop diabetes even if no one in your family has it.
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Family history increases risk, but other factors alone, such as lifestyle factors, can still lead to diabetes.
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Even without a family history, you can still develop diabetes.
Which of these habits can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes?
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Eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains helps control blood sugar and lower risk.
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Sugary drinks, skipping meals (especially breakfast), and inactivity increase risk. Balanced eating helps protect you.
Which of these is a common symptom of diabetes?
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Frequent urination, increased thirst, and blurred vision are all common symptoms.
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Actually, all the options can be common symptoms. Diabetes often affects many parts of the body.
Which of the following can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
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Being overweight or obese increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Regular exercise, eating a high-fiber diet, and good sleep reduce risk. Excess body weight increases it.
True or False: People with diabetes should completely avoid carbohydrates?
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Carbohydrates are still important. It’s about choosing the right type and portion size.
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People with diabetes can eat carbohydrates, but balance and quality matter.
Why is regular physical activity important for people with diabetes?
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Exercise makes insulin work better and helps reduce blood sugar levels.
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Regular physical activity doesn’t raise blood sugar, blood pressure, or cause weight gain. It actually helps to lower blood sugar levels.

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