Module 1: Diabetes Quiz
Select all that apply or fill in the blanks below.
1. What is diabetes?
A. Diabetes is a condition that affects how the body turns sugar into energy
B. The blood sugar is too high
C. Happens when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin
D. Happens when the cells do not allow the insulin to open the mechanism to let sugar (glucose) in
2. How did I get diabetes?
A. In type 1 diabetes the body’s own immune system destroys the cells that produce insulin in the pancreas
B. In type 2 diabetes the body produces less insulin and the cells do not recognize the insulin you produce
C. Genetics is a big factor in developing diabetes
D. Storing body fat around your waste increases the risk for diabetes
E. I ate too much sugar
3. What are the three ways to lower blood sugars?
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4. What does having diabetes mean for me?