Tamara and Martin are expecting their first child, a girl, in a few months. Tamara has a family history of type 2 diabetes and her mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her. Tamara has been overweight for most of her adult life, but began exercising and improved her diet before becoming pregnant. Tamara has recently been tested for gestational diabetes and the test result showed that she has elevated blood glucose levels. Martin has had type 1 diabetes since age 4. He monitors his blood glucose level several times a day and takes insulin to manage his blood sugar. Martin has always been a healthy weight, but does not exercise regularly. His dietary habits also need to be improved to help improve nutrient content and manage blood glucose levels. Tamara and Martin are concerned for their family's health and want to do all they can to reduce the risk of diabetes and associated health problems. Due to their family history of diabetes, what other health problem should Tamara and Martin be aware of?
A) Heart disease
B) Cancer
C) Osteoporosis
D) Alzheimer's disease
Q. 2Tamara and Martin are expecting their first child, a girl, in a few months. Tamara has a family history of type 2 diabetes and her mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her. Tamara has been overweight for most of her adult life, but began exercising and improved her diet before becoming pregnant. Tamara has recently been tested for gestational diabetes and the test result showed that she has elevated blood glucose levels. Martin has had type 1 diabetes since age 4. He monitors his blood glucose level several times a day and takes insulin to manage his blood sugar. Martin has always been a healthy weight, but does not exercise regularly. His dietary habits also need to be improved to help improve nutrient content and manage blood glucose levels. Tamara and Martin are concerned for their family's health and want to do all they can to reduce the risk of diabetes and associated health problems. Martin and Tamara's baby girl will have an increased risk for what type of diabetes?
A) Type 1 diabetes
B) Type 2 diabetes
C) Gestational diabetes
D) All of the above
Q. 3Tamara and Martin are expecting their first child, a girl, in a few months. Tamara has a family history of type 2 diabetes and her mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her. Tamara has been overweight for most of her adult life, but began exercising and improved her diet before becoming pregnant. Tamara has recently been tested for gestational diabetes and the test result showed that she has elevated blood glucose levels. Martin has had type 1 diabetes since age 4. He monitors his blood glucose level several times a day and takes insulin to manage his blood sugar. Martin has always been a healthy weight, but does not exercise regularly. His dietary habits also need to be improved to help improve nutrient content and manage blood glucose levels. Tamara and Martin are concerned for their family's health and want to do all they can to reduce the risk of diabetes and associated health problems. Which of the following breakfast meals would be a good choice for Tamara and Martin to consume to help regulate blood sugar in the morning?
A) White bread and homemade strawberry jam
B) Oatmeal with low-fat milk and a banana
C) Black coffee and a plain bagel
D) French toast and syrup
Q. 4Tamara and Martin are expecting their first child, a girl, in a few months. Tamara has a family history of type 2 diabetes and her mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her. Tamara has been overweight for most of her adult life, but began exercising and improved her diet before becoming pregnant. Tamara has recently been tested for gestational diabetes and the test result showed that she has elevated blood glucose levels. Martin has had type 1 diabetes since age 4. He monitors his blood glucose level several times a day and takes insulin to manage his blood sugar. Martin has always been a healthy weight, but does not exercise regularly. His dietary habits also need to be improved to help improve nutrient content and manage blood glucose levels. Tamara and Martin are concerned for their family's health and want to do all they can to reduce the risk of diabetes and associated health problems. What lifestyle modification should Tamara make after the birth of her baby to reduce her risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life?
A) Work to lose extra weight gained during pregnancy by following a regular exercise routine and consuming a healthy diet
B) Start smoking and drinking coffee to speed up her metabolism
C) Reduce the amount of complex carbohydrates in her diet
D) Only consume artificially sweetened beverages and sweets
Q. 5Tamara and Martin are expecting their first child, a girl, in a few months. Tamara has a family history of type 2 diabetes and her mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her. Tamara has been overweight for most of her adult life, but began exercising and improved her diet before becoming pregnant. Tamara has recently been tested for gestational diabetes and the test result showed that she has elevated blood glucose levels. Martin has had type 1 diabetes since age 4. He monitors his blood glucose level several times a day and takes insulin to manage his blood sugar. Martin has always been a healthy weight, but does not exercise regularly. His dietary habits also need to be improved to help improve nutrient content and manage blood glucose levels. Tamara and Martin are concerned for their family's health and want to do all they can to reduce the risk of diabetes and associated health problems. After Tamara's and Martin's baby is born, what dietary provisions can they provide to help reduce the risk of their child developing diabetes later in life?
A) Having Tamara breastfeed their infant for the first four months or more of life
B) Making sure that they supply adequate vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids in their infant's diet
C) Reducing the amount of fat and calories that they provide their infant
D) There are no protective steps that they can take to help reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes
E) a, b
Q. 6Tamara and Martin are expecting their first child, a girl, in a few months. Tamara has a family history of type 2 diabetes and her mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her. Tamara has been overweight for most of her adult life, but began exercising and improved her diet before becoming pregnant. Tamara has recently been tested for gestational diabetes and the test result showed that she has elevated blood glucose levels. Martin has had type 1 diabetes since age 4. He monitors his blood glucose level several times a day and takes insulin to manage his blood sugar. Martin has always been a healthy weight, but does not exercise regularly. His dietary habits also need to be improved to help improve nutrient content and manage blood glucose levels. Tamara and Martin are concerned for their family's health and want to do all they can to reduce the risk of diabetes and associated health problems. Which of the following lifestyle changes can Martin make to reduce his risk of health problems associated with type 1 diabetes?
A) He should start an exercise program to improve insulin sensitivity and physical fitness
B) He should work to consume mostly low-glycemic carbohydrates and other nutritious foods
C) He should avoid adding exercise to his lifestyle to help regulate his blood sugar
D) He should start an exercise program and work to consume mostly low-glycemic carbohydrates and other nutritious foods
Q. 7Tamara and Martin are expecting their first child, a girl, in a few months. Tamara has a family history of type 2 diabetes and her mother had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her. Tamara has been overweight for most of her adult life, but began exercising and improved her diet before becoming pregnant. Tamara has recently been tested for gestational diabetes and the test result showed that she has elevated blood glucose levels. Martin has had type 1 diabetes since age 4. He monitors his blood glucose level several times a day and takes insulin to manage his blood sugar. Martin has always been a healthy weight, but does not exercise regularly. His dietary habits also need to be improved to help improve nutrient content and manage blood glucose levels. Tamara and Martin are concerned for their family's health and want to do all they can to reduce the risk of diabetes and associated health problems. Now that Tamara is pregnant, what should she do for exercise to reduce her risk of gestational diabetes?
A) She should stop exercising because she is pregnant and focus on improving her diet
B) She should only do light daily activity and no vigorous activity or strength training
C) She should focus on daily high-intensity aerobic activity
D) She should continue her current level of aerobic activity and strength training
Q. 8Why should exercise be a part of a type 1 diabetes care plan?
A) Because exercise improves physical fitness
B) Because exercise improves blood glucose levels
C) Because exercise improves insulin utilization
D) All of the above
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