WorksheetsUnderstanding Diabetes
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the main function of insulin in the body?
To break down proteins
To allow glucose to enter cells for energy
To store fat in the body
To produce red blood cells
Which type of diabetes is most common in children?
Pre-diabetes
Gestational diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
What is a common symptom when blood glucose is too high?
Feeling very thirsty
Having a headache
Feeling very sleepy
Feeling very cold
What happens when the body uses fat for energy instead of glucose?
The body becomes dehydrated
The body produces more insulin
The body makes ketones
The body gains weight
What is the 'honeymoon phase' in diabetes?
A time when the body starts making some insulin again
A time when blood glucose levels are always normal
A phase when insulin is not needed
A period when diabetes symptoms disappear
What is the normal range for blood glucose levels?
70 to 120 mg/dl
100 to 180 mg/dl
90 to 150 mg/dl
50 to 100 mg/dl
What is insulin resistance?
When the body makes too much insulin
When the body cannot use insulin well
When insulin is not needed
When the body stops making insulin
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
A condition where blood glucose is too low
A condition where the blood becomes too acidic
A condition where the body has too much insulin
A condition where the body produces too much glucose
What should you do to manage diabetes effectively?
Avoid all physical activities
Count carbohydrates in foods
Take insulin only when feeling sick
Check blood glucose once a week
What is a potential long-term effect of high blood glucose?
Permanent health problems
Improved vision
Increased energy levels
Stronger immune system
