Classification 1

Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance.

People with diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar levels regularly.

Screening for diabetes is recommended for all adults aged 45 and over.

There is no cure for diabetes, but it can be managed with lifestyle changes and medication.

Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune attack on the pancreas.

Regular exercise is an important part of managing diabetes.

Gestational diabetes only occurs during pregnancy.

Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis.

Complications of diabetes can include heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and nerve damage.

Children cannot develop type 2 diabetes.

There is only one diagnostic test for diabetes.

Losing weight automatically cures type 2 diabetes.

Gestational diabetes always leads to type 2 diabetes in the mother.

All insulin treatments are created equal.

Ketosis is always a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

Artificial sweeteners are completely safe for everyone with diabetes.

Foot neuropathy in diabetes is irreversible.

Regular eye exams are not necessary for people with diabetes.

Testing blood sugar only after meals is sufficient for managing diabetes.

Diabetes insipidus is the same as diabetes mellitus.

Oral medications are always the first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is only for type 1 diabetes.

Stress has no impact on blood sugar control in diabetes.

Feeling thirsty all the time is a normal symptom of well-controlled diabetes.

There is no genetic predisposition to developing diabetes.

All sugary foods are equally harmful for people with diabetes.

There is no emotional impact associated with living with diabetes.

Having a healthy family history guarantees no risk of developing diabetes.