WorksheetsUnderstanding Diabetes and Its Effects
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is NOT a type of diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Gestational diabetes
Addison's disease
Which hormone is primarily responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
Glucagon
Insulin
Adrenaline
Cortisol
Which of the following is a common symptom of untreated diabetes?
Frequent urination
Hair loss
Joint stiffness
Hearing loss
Which complication is most closely associated with long-term poorly controlled diabetes?
Osteoporosis
Diabetic retinopathy
Asthma
Appendicitis
Which type of diabetes is most commonly diagnosed during pregnancy?
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Gestational diabetes
Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of diabetes?
Increased thirst
Unexplained weight loss
Blurred vision
Sudden hearing improvement
Which hormone works in opposition to insulin to increase blood glucose levels?
Oestrogen
Glucagon
Thyroxine
Prolactin
A person with diabetes is at increased risk of which of the following complications?
Kidney failure
Broken collarbone
Migraine
Tonsillitis
Which of the following statements about Type 1 diabetes is TRUE?
It is usually diagnosed in adults over 60 years old.
It is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
It is always caused by obesity.
It can be cured with oral medication alone.
Which of the following is a microvascular complication of diabetes?
Coronary artery disease
Diabetic nephropathy
Stroke
Deep vein thrombosis
