What is a common risk factor for the development of prediabetes?
a. pear-shaped body
b. high blood pressure
c. elevated cholesterol levels
d. genetic predisposition
e. fatty liver disease
Q. 2Which food has the highest glycemic index?
a. banana
b. honey
c. baked potato
d. raisins
e. tomato juice
Q. 3The target generally set for the duration of physical activity to manage type 2 diabetes is _____ minutes per week or _____ minutes per day.
a. 35; 5
b. 70; 10
c. 105; 15
d. 150; 21
e. 175; 25
Q. 4Which type of exercise is recommended to manage type 2 diabetes?
a. weight lifting only
b. jogging only
c. boxing only
d. weight lifting and jogging
e. weight lifting and boxing
Q. 5Common signs of elevated blood glucose levels include _____.
a. increased thirst
b. infrequent urination
c. weight gain
d. restlessness
e. decreased hunger
Q. 6Type 1 diabetes was called _____ in the past.
a. adult-onset diabetes
b. juvenile-onset diabetes
c. non-insulin-dependent diabetes
d. adult-onset diabetes and non-insulin-dependent diabetes
e. juvenile-onset diabetes and non-insulin-dependent diabetes
Q. 7In all cases of diabetes, the central problem is _____.
a. hypoglycemia
b. inadequate vitamin D intake
c. hardening of the arteries
d. a sedentary lifestyle
e. elevated blood glucose levels
Q. 8Insulin is produced by the _____.
a. liver
b. pancreas
c. gallbladder
d. kidneys
e. muscles
Q. 9Reduced glucose supplies to cells forces the body to mobilize _____.
a. amino acids
b. glycogen
c. triglycerides
d. galactose
e. fructose
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