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L3.4 Diabetes

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

During digestion, ________ are broken down into _________ which provides energy for the cells.

a)

carbohydrates; amino acids

b)

fats; fatty acids

c)

carbohydrates; glucose

d)

proteins; amino acids

2.

The _________ produces insulin when __________.

a)

stomach; blood glucose levels get low.

b)

pancreas; blood glucose levels are low.

c)

pancreas; blood glucose levels rise after eating

d)

stomach; blood glucose levels rise after eating

3.

What does this graph indicate happens when we eat food?

a)

insulin rises more rapidly at the beginning of a meal

b)

insulin levels rise first, then glucose levels rise

c)

glucose and insulin levels rise at approximately the same time

d)

Both A and C are correct

4.

Yahya is 14 years old. Although he loves football, he has been too tired to join his friends play lately. Even though he is more hungry and thirsty than usual and is eating and drinking more, he has lost a significant amount of weight. How would you diagnose him?

a)

Diabetes Type 1

b)

Diabetes Type 2

5.

The pancreas produces insulin in a _______ patient, but not enough or body cells develop insulin resistance.

a)

Diabetes Type 1

b)

Diabetes Type 2

6.

Over time, high blood glucose levels can result in

a)

Obesity

b)

blood vessel damage

c)

Organ damage

d)

All of the above

7.

A patient comes to you with a fasting blood glucose level of 105 mg/dl and a BMI of 26. What would you diagnose her with, and what would you advise she do?

a)

Diabetic and obese; take insulin

b)

Pre-diabetic; take insulin

c)

Pre-diabetic and overweight; lose weight

d)

Diabetic and overweight; lose weight

8.

People with diabetes can eat carbohydrates.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Maha is 55 years old with a past medical history of gestational diabetes and high cholesterol. She has symptoms like fatigue and excessive thirst. She is 159 cm tall and weighs 73 kg. She is diagnosed with _________ because of her risk factors ___________.

a)

gestational diabetes; high cholesterol

b)

diabetes type 2; past medical history of gestational diabetes, current symptoms, and she is overweight

c)

diabetes type 1; gestational diabetes

d)

diabetes type 2; past medical history of gestational diabetes and high cholesterol, and she is obese

10.

Carbohydrates from our food that break down into glucose are

a)

meat, vegetables

b)

chicken, meat

c)

bread, rice

d)

dairy and fish

11.

The red line in this graph indicates

a)

normal blood glucose levels and insulin response

b)

Hyperglycemia

c)

Prediabetes

d)

Diabetes Type 1

12.

Diabetes Type 1

a)

can be prevented

b)

occurs when a person becomes insulin resistent

c)

occurs more commonly in obese people.

d)

is diagnosed in childhood or adolescence.

13.

How often should someone with Diabetes eat?

a)

Large breakfast; large lunch; large dinner

b)

Large breakfast; medium lunch; small dinner

c)

Small breakfast, small snack; small lunch; small snack; small dinner

d)

Two meals/day

14.

Soha is 5 months pregnant. She is thirsty all the time, urinates frequently and is fatigued. Her BMI was 27 pre-pregnancy, and her blood pressure is 149/96 (mmHg). She decides to go for a check-up. What would you diagnosis her with?

a)

Hypertension

b)

Diabetes Type 2

c)

Gestational Diabetes

d)

Both hypertension and gestational diabetes

15.

People with diabetes may experience

a)

Hypoglycemia

b)

Hyperglycemia

c)

Both

d)

Neither