Type 2 diabetes may be prevented or postponed by _____.
a. avoiding processed foodsv
b. not gaining weight during the young adult years
c. eliminating alcohol from the diet
d. eliminating coffee from the diet
e. lowering blood cholesterol levels
Q. 2Type 2 diabetes _____.
a. accounts for 10 of all diabetes cases
b. is an autoimmune disorder
c. usually begins with insulin resistance
d. is more likely to occur in Northern Europeans than in Native Americans
e. is most likely to occur in active people
Q. 3A close relationship exists between rising rates of _____ and type 2 diabetes in the United States.
a. obesity
b. blood disorders
c. cancer
d. multiple sclerosis
e. depression
Q. 4Hypoglycemia _____.
a. is a fairly uncommon symptom associated with type 1 diabetes treatment
b. is associated with excessive alcohol consumption
c. symptoms include blurred vision and increased thirst
d. symptoms include hyperactivity, weight gain, and sleeplessness
e. is often accompanied by confusion
Q. 5Severe cases of hypoglycemia can lead to coma.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Sugar and sweetened foods should be eliminated from the diet of those with type 1 diabetes.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7It is anticipated that 800,000 new cases of type 2 diabetes may develop each year in the United States due to rising rates of obesity.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 8Weight lifting is not recommended for individuals with type 2 diabetes due to delayed wound healing.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 9The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is made when two abnormalities are identified.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false