Answers for SFN Quiz

Multiple Choices

1. Which of the following is not a symptom/sign of diabetes?
• c. energy
2. If an individual has body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 29.9, he/she is considered
• c. overweight
3. Which of the following is not a type of sugar?
• b. triglyceride
4. How many vegetables should a person with diabetes eat per day?
• b. at least 3 servings per day
5. Are there any risks to exercising for people with diabetes?
• d. regular exercise makes your body more sensitive to insulin, and your blood sugar level may get too low after exercising
6. In what part of the body is insulin manufactured?
• a. pancreas
7. What percentage of Americans, who are diagnosed with diabetes, take only oral medication?
• a. 53%
8. What percentage of Americans diagnosed with diabetes have Type-2 diabetes?
• b. 90% - 95%
9. What is the leading cause of diabetes-related deaths?
• d. heart disease
10. What percent of Americans with type 2 diabetes are properly controlling their blood glucose level?
• b. 33%

True/False

1. Sugar-free and fat-free foods may have just as many carbohydrates as the regular product
• True
2. The glycemic index is a measure of how fast carbohydrates trigger a raise in blood sugar
• True
3. Diabetes is contagious
• False
4. An estimated 6 million Americans have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes
• True
5. The most common type of tests used to monitor diabetes are blood tests
• True
6. Metabolic syndrome has nothing to do with type 2 diabetes
• False
7. If you have type 2 diabetes, you may or may not experience one of its symptoms
• True
8. Having type 2 diabetes does not increase your risk of cardiovascular disease
• False
9. Losing as little as 10 to 15 pounds can help you better manage and control your diabetes”
• True
10. People with diabetes should have a yearly comprehensive foot exam from a physician
• True