WorksheetsDiabetes Mellitus Workshop
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
1. What is the main hormone that regulates blood glucose levels?
A. Glucagon
B. Insulin
C. Cortisol
D. Adrenaline
B. Insulin
2. Which organ produces insulin?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Kidney
D. Stomach
3. The type of diabetes that usually occurs in childhood or adolescence is:
A. Type 1 Diabetes
B. Type 2 Diabetes
C. Gestational Diabetes
D. Secondary Diabetes
4. Which of the following is a classic symptom of diabetes?
A. Weight gain
B. Polyuria
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypotension
5. What is the normal fasting blood glucose level in a healthy adult?
A. 3.5–5.5 mmol/L
B. 6.5–8.0 mmol/L
C. 8.0–10.0 mmol/L
D. 10–12 mmol/L
6. HbA1c reflects the average blood glucose level over approximately:
A. 1 week
B. 2 weeks
C. 3 months
D. 6 months
7. Which type of diabetes is primarily caused by insulin resistance?
A. Type 1
B. Type 2
C. Gestational
D. MODY
8. Which of the following is a long-term complication of diabetes?
A. Ketoacidosis
B. Retinopathy
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Hyperkalemia
9. Which test is used to diagnose gestational diabetes?
A. HbA1c
B. Random blood sugar
C. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
D. Fasting blood sugar
10. Which of the following foods has the highest glycemic index?
A. Brown rice
B. White bread
C. Apple
D. Lentils
11. What is the first-line oral medication for Type 2 Diabetes?
A. Metformin
B. Glibenclamide
C. Insulin
D. Sitagliptin
12. Which of the following is a sign of hypoglycemia?
A. Dry mouth
B. Sweating
C. Drowsiness after meals
D. Polyuria
13. The goal of diabetes management is to prevent:
A. Hypotension
B. Infection
C. Acute and chronic complications
D. Fatigue
14. In Type 1 Diabetes, insulin therapy is:
A. Optional
B. Only during illness
C. Required for life
D. Used occasionally
15. Which of the following is a microvascular complication of diabetes?
A. Coronary artery disease
B. Peripheral neuropathy
C. Stroke
D. Hypertension
16. Which of the following lifestyle modifications is most important in Type 2 Diabetes?
A. Smoking cessation
B. Stress management
C. Weight reduction
D. Limiting salt intake
17. A diabetic patient with cold, clammy skin and confusion likely has:
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Ketoacidosis
D. Lactic acidosis
18. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is most common in:
A. Type 1 Diabetes
B. Type 2 Diabetes
C. Gestational Diabetes
D. Pre-diabetes
19. Which of the following helps delay diabetic complications?
A. Regular exercise
B. Skipping meals
C. High carbohydrate intake
D. Irregular sleep pattern
20. Foot care in diabetes is important because:
A. Diabetes causes poor vision
B. Diabetes increases infection risk and reduces wound healing
C. Shoes cause ulcers
D. Blood sugar affects nail growth
21. The main function of insulin in the body is to:
A Increase fat breakdown
B Promote glucose uptake into cells
C. Convert glycogen to to glucose
D. Stimulate protein breakdown
22. Which of the following complications is classified as a Microvascular complication of diabetes ?
A. Coronary artery disease
B. Stroke
C. Retinopathy
D. Peripheral artery disease
23. Which diagnostic test reflects the average blood glucose level over past 2-3 months
A. Fasting blood sugar
B. Oral glucose tolerance test
C. Glyco hemoglobin test
D. Random blood sugar
24. What is the reading of Hypoglycemia.. started from
A. 3.3mmol
B. 4.1mmol
C. 2.8mmol
D. 3.9mmol
25. A diabetes patient complains of numbness and tingling in the both feet. This is most likely due to:
A. Diabetes neuropathy
B. Diabetes nephropathy
C. Diabetes retinopathy
D. Peripheral artery occlusion
