Diabetes Quiz 12.03.24

What is the primary difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

• Type 1 diabetes is caused by lifestyle factors, while Type 2 is an autoimmune disease.

• Type 1 diabetes results from the body's failure to produce insulin, while Type 2 results from the body's inability to properly use insulin.

• Type 1 diabetes can be cured with diet and exercise, while Type 2 diabetes requires insulin injections.

• There is no difference; they are simply different terms for the same condition.

Which of the following is a common symptom of Type 1 diabetes?

• Blurred vision

• Slow-healing sores

• Unexplained weight gain

• All of the above

At what age is Type 1 diabetes most commonly diagnosed?

• In infancy

• During adolescence

• In middle age

• In the elderly

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes?

• Eating a high-sugar diet

• Being underweight

• Excessive exercise

• Drinking plenty of water

How can Type 2 diabetes be managed or treated?

• Insulin injections only

• Diet, exercise, and sometimes medication

• It cannot be treated

• Surgery

What role does insulin play in the body?

• It increases blood sugar levels.

• It decreases blood sugar levels by facilitating the entry of glucose into cells.

• It breaks down fats and proteins.

• It stimulates the appetite.

Which of the following is NOT a complication associated with uncontrolled diabetes?

• Vision loss

• Improved immune function

• Kidney damage

• Nerve damage

What is the main cause of Type 1 diabetes?

• The body's immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

• Overconsumption of sugary foods and drinks

• Lack of physical activity

• All of the above