Deck 16: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Question 1

Nerve damage associated with diabetes can cause numbness and tingling in

A) the neck.
B) the hands.
C) the feet.
D) the hands and feet.

Answer 1

the hands and feet.

Question 2

The primary action of insulin is to

A) increase blood glucose concentration.
B) stimulate cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream and carry it into the cell.
C) convert glucose to carbon dioxide and water.
D) stimulate cells to carry glucose into the liver for storage.

Answer 2

stimulate cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream and carry it into the cell.

Question 3

Approximately how many Americans have diabetes?

A) Just over 7 million
B) Nearly 16 million
C) Nearly 26 million
D) More than 28 million

Answer 3

Nearly 26 million

Question 4

Uncontrolled diabetes can cause all of the following EXCEPT

A) coma.
B) heart disease.
C) kidney disease.
D) pancreatic cancer.

Question 5

Type 1 diabetes

A) most often appears during childhood or adolescence.
B) results in a temporary increase in insulin production.
C) results in an enhanced immune system.
D) is also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes.

Question 6

Which of the following individuals would have the highest risk for developing type 2 diabetes?

A) A white male with a waist circumference of 34 inches
B) A normal-weight black female with a history of depression
C) An Asian American female with high blood pressure
D) A Native American male with a BMI of 30

Question 7

Which of the following occurs as a result of gestational diabetes?

A) The mother has significantly reduced risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes after giving birth.
B) The growth of the fetus is limited.
C) Changing hormone levels reduce metabolic stress.
D) There is a higher risk of birth-related complications.

Question 8

John has not been feeling well. He is constantly tired and feels bloated. His blood pressure is low and at times his vision is blurred. Which two symptoms does John have that are characteristic of diabetes?

A) Weight gain and blurred vision
B) low blood pressure and fatigue
C) Fatigue and blurred vision
D) Low blood pressure and fatigue

Question 9

Since the year 2000, the incidence of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has

A) become more prevalent than type 1 diabetes.
B) decreased by 10%.
C) remained stable.
D) increased.

Question 10

Which of the following factors contributes to a diabetes-related amputation?

A) Pneumonia or flu
B) Low blood pressure
C) Impaired immune response
D) Kidney failure

Question 11

Which of the following is true with respect to pre-diabetes?

A) The symptoms are typically mild.
B) It is one of the conditions linked to metabolic syndrome.
C) It is most common in college students.
D) An estimated 49 million Americans age 20 or older have it.

Question 12

Which of the following is true in regard to glucose in the body?

A) It decreases energy availability for body cells.
B) It is the least preferred energy source for red blood cells.
C) Its uptake is signaled by the pancreas.
D) It easily diffuses across cell membranes.

Question 13

Diabetes can result in weight loss because

A) so many calories are lost in the glucose that passes into the urine.
B) appetite is suppressed due to high blood sugar.
C) a diabetic burns more calories during a given activity.
D) excessive urination means loss of water weight.

Question 14

Which of the following would NOT put an individual at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

A) Stress
B) Physical inactivity
C) Inadequate sleep
D) Physical activity

Question 15

Which of the following stressors would have the greatest impact on increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes?

A) Being in a bad marriage for 5 years that ends in divorce
B) Being chosen to compete in a basketball tournament
C) Having surgery to repair a broken arm
D) Being caught in traffic for 2 hours

Question 16

Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by

A) high blood fats.
B) high blood glucose.
C) low blood pressure.
D) high blood proteins.

Question 17

Conditions that increase the risk for developing type 2 diabetes include all of the following EXCEPT

A) gestational diabetes.
B) pre-diabetes.
C) metabolic syndrome.
D) regular exercise and a healthy diet.

Question 18

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with type 1 diabetes?

A) Weight loss
B) Excessive thirst
C) Excessive urination
D) Agitation and excessive energy

Question 19

Uncontrolled diabetes can increase the risk of

A) liver cancer.
B) blindness.
C) brain tumors.
D) skin cancer.

Question 20

In a state of diabetic ketoacidosis

A) blood acidity is extremely low.
B) normal body functions cannot be sustained.
C) the brain will not have sources of energy.
D) kidney function will increase.

Question 21

Carbohydrates that have been ingested are broken down into the form of sugar known as

A) glucose.
B) glycogen.
C) insulin.
D) fructose.

Question 22

The body organ that secretes the hormone insulin is the

A) spleen.
B) liver.
C) kidney.
D) pancreas.

Question 23

A cluster of six conditions that strongly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is known as

A) cardiovascular disease.
B) pre-diabetes.
C) central adiposity.
D) metabolic syndrome.

Question 24

Elevated blood glucose levels that occur during pregnancy is the condition known as

A) gestational diabetes.
B) fetal diabetes.
C) pre-diabetes.
D) type 1 diabetes.

Question 25

Which hormone is required by the body's cells for the uptake of glucose?

A) Cortisol
B) Estrogen
C) Glycogen
D) Insulin

Question 26

The risk reduction strategy that will have the greatest impact on preventing pre-diabetes from developing into diabetes is

A) beginning an exercise program.
B) cutting back on calories.
C) taking insulin.
D) beginning an exercise program and cutting back on calories.

Question 27

Kara was tested for diabetes. Her fasting plasma glucose test showed a level of 120 mg/dL. This indicates that

A) Kara has diabetes.
B) Kara has pre-diabetes.
C) Kara has normal blood glucose levels.
D) Kara's test results must be confirmed with an oral glucose tolerance test.

Question 28

If cells cannot utilize glucose for energy, the body will break down fat, which produces acidic molecules called

A) lipids.
B) ketones.
C) proteins.
D) glycogen.

Question 29

Which form of diabetes develops slowly and occurs when the body either loses its ability to produce enough insulin or cannot use the insulin that is available?

A) Type 1
B) Type 2
C) Gestational
D) Metabolic syndrome

Question 30

Carrying an excessive amount of body fat around the waist, which is a risk factor for diabetes, is a condition known as

A) rapid weight gain.
B) central cellulite storage.
C) central adiposity.
D) gastrointestinal adiposity.

Question 31

Randy is an overweight 22-year-old whose doctor is concerned about his risk of diabetes. The doctor ordered a test that requires Randy to drink a concentrated glucose solution and then have blood drawn two hours later. The test Randy will undergo is the

A) glucose meter test.
B) hemoglobin A1C test.
C) oral glucose tolerance test.
D) fasting plasma glucose test.

Question 32

A test used to monitor the blood glucose levels of diabetic patients is the

A) hemoglobin A1C test.
B) red blood cell count.
C) oral blood glucose test.
D) fasting plasma tolerance test.

Question 33

Miguel was tested for diabetes. His oral glucose tolerance test showed a level of 120 mg/dL. This indicates that

A) Miguel has diabetes.
B) Miguel has pre-diabetes.
C) Miguel has normal blood glucose levels.
D) Miguel's test results must be confirmed with a fasting plasma glucose test.

Question 34

A state of elevated blood glucose is

A) hyperglycemia.
B) hypoglycemia.
C) insulin resistance.
D) hypertension.

Question 35

Diabetics should have their blood glucose checked by a physician once every

A) month.
B) 2 to 3 months.
C) 3 to 6 months.
D) 12 months.

Question 36

The body organ that filters excess glucose from the blood is the

A) spleen.
B) liver.
C) kidney.
D) pancreas.

Question 37

The body organ that stores glycogen that has been converted from glucose is the

A) spleen.
B) liver.
C) kidney.
D) pancreas.

Question 38

A state in which the body's cells fail to respond to the effects of insulin is

A) hyperglycemia.
B) hypoglycemia.
C) insulin resistance.
D) diabetic coma.

Question 39

In which form of diabetes is the body not able to produce insulin?

A) Type 1
B) Type 2
C) Gestational
D) Metabolic syndrome

Question 40

Foods thought to lower the risk of diabetes include

A) white bread.
B) dark greens.
C) fatty fish.
D) dairy products.

Question 41

An oral glucose tolerance test result of 150 mg/dL indicates that the individual is diabetic.

Question 42

An increase in blood glucose will result in an increased insulin response.

Question 43

Diabetes is the fastest-growing chronic disease ever to affect Americans.

Question 44

Diabetes is the second leading cause of death in the United States.

Question 45

What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

Question 46

A diabetic who has gastric bypass surgery may be cured of their diabetes.

Question 47

What steps can an individual take to lower their risk of diabetes?

Question 48

Diabetes can contribute to gum disease.

Question 49

A person with type 2 diabetes can control it with lifestyle changes and will never need to take insulin.

Question 50

For some people, medications can help keep their diabetes under control.

Question 51

People with diabetes generally do self-checks to monitor blood sugar throughout the day.

Question 52

How does type 2 diabetes develop from early stages leading to a diagnosis?

Question 53

The increase in type 2 diabetes risk is primarily due to genetic risk.