Module 6: Managing Your Diabetes Quiz
Select all that apply or fill in the blanks below.
1. When should I see my primary care provider?
A. At least twice a year
B. When my blood sugars are consistently high
C. When I am sick
D. Never
2. Checking my feet is important because:
A. High blood sugars can cause changes to the nerves
B. High blood sugars can cause changes to the capillaries
C. People who have diabetes are at risk for toe and foot infections
D. I can’t see my feet
3. Because people with diabetes are at higher risk for heart attacks and stroke, what other health indicators should I monitor?
A. Blood pressure should be below 140/90
B. I should see my eye doctor once a year
C. My cholesterol level should be checked once a year
D. A special urine test should be done once a year to look for kidney damage
4. When I am sick I should check my blood sugars more frequently.
A. True
B. False
5. Name some resources you can turn to when you are sad or are just tired of managing your diabetes.