Diabetes Awareness Quiz

What is diabetes?

• A viral infection

• A metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels

• A form of cancer

• A deficiency of white blood cells

What hormone helps move glucose from the bloodstream into cells?

• Glucagon

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

What is the primary cause of Type 1 diabetes?

• Insulin resistance

• Inactivity of pancreatic beta cells

• High cholesterol

• High carbohydrate intake

Which type of diabetes is the most common?

• Type 1 diabetes

• Type 2 diabetes

• Gestational diabetes

• Juvenile diabetes

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

• Low blood pressure

• Underweight

• Family history of diabetes

• Lack of vitamin C

What is gestational diabetes?

• A form of diabetes that occurs only in childhood

• A temporary form of diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy

• A type of diabetes caused by high salt intake

• A permanent condition that begins at birth

Which ethnic groups are at a higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes?

• Caucasians and Pacific Islanders

• Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans

• Australians and Europeans

• None of the above

What is one major complication of untreated diabetes?

• Hair loss

• Nerve damage

• Increased height

• Stronger bones

How is diabetes diagnosed?

• Only by observing symptoms

• Through blood glucose level tests

• By measuring body temperature

• With an X-ray

Which of the following is NOT a method of managing diabetes?

• Insulin injections

• Weight loss

• Regular exercise

• Avoiding all carbohydrates