Which statement regarding diabetes and exercise is correct?
A. Vigorous exercise can lower blood glucose levels.
B. Only vigorous exercise, such as jogging, can count as exercise for those living with diabetes.
C. Those with diabetes should not eat before exercising.
D. Only those with type 1 diabetes should exercise.
Q. 2Your friend, Joe, was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. To help Joe manage his diabetes, which of the following food choices would be acceptable for him to consume on a daily basis?
A. ice cream
B. fried chicken wings
C. whole milk
D. oatmeal
Q. 3Which of these foods has the lowest glycemic index (GI)?
A. jelly beans
B. peanuts
C. white bread
D. apples
Q. 4Type 2 diabetes accounts for ________ percent of diabetes cases in the United States.
A. 5 to 10
B. 10 to 20
C. 50 to 60
D. 90 to 95
Q. 5The ________ is a measure of the upward rise, peak, and eventual fall of blood glucose following the consumption of
A. insulin resistance
B. prediabetes
C. glycemic index
D. hyperglycemia
Q. 6High glucose levels during pregnancy can lead to all of the following EXCEPT
A. an abnormally large baby.
B. hypoglycemia.
C. type 1 diabetes.
D. birth defects.
Q. 7Which of the following can help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes?
A. eating a high-fiber, plant-based diet
B. exercising regularly
C. maintaining a healthy body weight
D. all of the above
Q. 8Poorly controlled diabetes can cause ________, which can lead to numbness in toes, feet, legs, and hands.
A. pancreatic cancer
B. nerve damage
C. hair loss
D. gum disease
Q. 9Characteristics of type 2 diabetes include all of the following EXCEPT
A. insulin resistance.
B. oral medication and/or insulin to manage glucose levels.
C. the immune system destroys cells that make insulin.
D. it can occur in children and adults.
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