Podcast Beta
Questions and Answers
True or False: All people with diabetes will develop complications.**
False
High blood sugar is the only factor contributing to diabetes complications.
False
Diabetic retinopathy can lead to blindness.
True
Nerve damage (neuropathy) in diabetes only affects the feet.
Signup and view all the answers
Kidney disease is a common complication of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Signup and view all the answers
Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help prevent foot ulcers in diabetics.
Signup and view all the answers
Amputation is always the outcome of diabetic foot ulcers
Signup and view all the answers
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people with diabetes.
Signup and view all the answers
Stroke risk is not significantly higher in people with diabetes.
Signup and view all the answers
Regular dental checkups are unnecessary for people with diabetes.
Signup and view all the answers
Skin problems like infections and rashes are not common in diabetics.
Signup and view all the answers
Hearing loss is not a potential complication of diabetes.
Signup and view all the answers
There is no cure for diabetes, only management.
Signup and view all the answers
Regular blood sugar monitoring is only necessary for type 1 diabetics.
Signup and view all the answers
All medications for diabetes cause weight gain.
Signup and view all the answers
Stress has no impact on blood sugar control in diabetics.
Signup and view all the answers
Alcohol consumption is completely off-limits for people with diabetes.
Signup and view all the answers
Vaccinations are even more important for people with diabetes.
Signup and view all the answers
Having diabetes means you automatically qualify for disability benefits.
Signup and view all the answers
Talking to a doctor about sexual health concerns is unnecessary for diabetics.
Signup and view all the answers
