What Do You Really Know About Diabetes?

Nearly 26 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes and more than 7 million more have diabetes but don't realize it, according to the CDC. Yet diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Test your knowledge of this chronic disease by taking this multiple-choice quiz.

1. What percentage of all people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes?

A. 10 percent B. 25 percent C. 50 percent D. 90 to 95 percent

2. Uncontrolled diabetes can damage which of these organs?

A. Liver B. Eyes and kidneys C. Heart D. B and C

3. What does insulin do?

A. Changes sugar into usable form B. Helps cells take in sugar C. Helps cells keep out sugar D. Triggers adrenaline

4. Which is the most significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes?

A. Obesity B. Race C. Gender D. Age

5. The population group with increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes is which of these?

A. Caucasians B. Hispanics C. Non-Hispanic blacks D. B and C

6. Gestational diabetes occurs only during pregnancy. Why?

A. Hormones related to the fetus cause insulin resistance B. Pancreas can't produce enough insulin C. Fetus manufactures excessive sugar D. A and B

7. How does gestational diabetes affect the baby?

A. Causes birth defects B. Causes breathing problems C. Immediately after birth, the baby develops low blood sugar D. B and C

8. How does exercise benefit people with diabetes?

A. Improves oxygen flow B. Reduces insulin resistance C. Regulates blood pressure D. All of the above

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