34 Questions
What percentage of all diagnosed cases of diabetes is estimated to be Type 2 diabetes?
90% to 95%
What is the primary cause of Type 2 diabetes?
Insulin resistance
Which of the following groups is at particularly high risk for Type 2 diabetes?
African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, and some Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders
What is a modifiable risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?
Poor dietary habits
What is a common complication of unmanaged Type 2 diabetes?
Hypertension
At what age does the risk of Type 2 diabetes significantly increase?
45 years
What percentage of risk reduction can be achieved for type 2 diabetes mellitus?
70%
Which of the following is NOT a component of self-care for diabetes management?
Medication adherence
What is an essential aspect of diabetes management?
Self-care
What lifestyle change can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Decreasing fat intake
Why is self-care important for diabetes patients?
To assume responsibility and control of diabetes management
What is a key aspect of healthy lifestyle and diet for diabetes management?
Increasing fruit and vegetable intake
What is the primary method of lifestyle modification for diabetes management?
Healthy diet and carb counting
What is the name of the test that measures the average blood sugar levels over a period of time?
HbA1c
What is the term for a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when the body produces high levels of ketones?
Diabetic ketoacidosis
What is the term for damage to the small blood vessels in the body, particularly in the eyes and kidneys?
Microvascular disease
What is the term for a type of exercise that can help manage diabetes?
Any exercise is beneficial
What is the term for a complication of diabetes that affects the nerves?
Neuropathy
What is the term used to describe individuals who are at increased risk of developing diabetes?
Prediabetes
What is the condition in which the fasting blood sugar level is elevated but not high enough to be classified as diabetes?
Impaired fasting glucose
What is the range of blood sugar levels for impaired glucose tolerance after a 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test?
140 to 199 mg/dL
What percentage of US adults have prediabetes?
9.10%
Why is it important to label more people with prediabetes?
Because it is modifiable and may prevent progression to type 2 DM
What is the importance of confirming the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus on a separate day?
To ensure the diagnosis is correct
What is the underlying cause of diabetes secondary to pancreatic disease?
Pancreatic damage or dysfunction
Which of the following is a diabetes secondary to drugs and chemicals?
Glucocorticoids
What are the common symptoms of diabetes related to osmotic hyperglycemia?
Polyuria, polydipsia, blurred vision, and drowsiness
What is the name of the diabetes that is latent autoimmune diabetes of adult?
LADA
Which of the following is a symptom of diabetes related to inappropriate transport of fuel molecules?
Fatigue
What is the characteristic of Type 1 diabetes regarding body weight?
Normal or low
What is the characteristic of Type 2 diabetes regarding autoimmune diseases?
Uncommon
What is the characteristic of Type 1 diabetes regarding ketonuria?
Present
What is the characteristic of Type 1 diabetes regarding duration of symptoms?
Weeks
What is the characteristic of Type 2 diabetes regarding family history of diabetes?
Common
Test your knowledge of Type 2 diabetes, its prevalence, causes, symptoms and risk factors. Learn about insulin resistance, its effects on the body and the demographics most affected.
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