Understanding Diabetes

What is the primary role of insulin in the body?

• To increase blood sugar levels

• To destroy beta cells in the pancreas

• To help glucose enter cells for energy

• To produce glucose from carbohydrates

Which of the following is a common early symptom of diabetes?

• Decreased thirst

• Increased energy levels

• Frequent urination

• Rapid wound healing

What causes Type 1 diabetes?

• The pancreas producing too much insulin

• The immune system attacking insulin-producing cells

• The body using insulin too effectively

• Excessive sugar intake

Which lifestyle change is NOT mentioned as a way to manage Type 2 diabetes?

• Exercising regularly

• Eating a healthier diet

• Practicing yoga

• Increasing sugar intake

Who discovered insulin and won a Nobel Prize for it?

• John McCloud and Dr. Friedrich

• Alexander Fleming and Howard Florey

• Marie Curie and Pierre Curie

• Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr