Diabetes Knowledge Post-Assessment
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### Diabetes is a condition that is a result of...
> Hint: The body isn’t producing or using something correctly.
1. [ ] Being overweight
1. [ ] Too much insulin
1. [x] Not enough insulin or insulin isn’t working effectively
1. [ ] Eating too much sugar and drinking sweetened beverages
1. [ ] Eating fast foods and processed foods
1. [ ] I do not know
### Diabetes affects what organ?
> Hint: This organ produces insulin.
1. [ ] Intestines
1. [ ] Stomach
1. [x] Pancreas
1. [ ] Gallbladder
1. [ ] I do not know
### High blood sugar levels can cause...?
> Hint: Think about what happens when your body has too much glucose.
1. [x] Increased thirst and urination
1. [ ] Increased energy levels
1. [ ] Weight gain
1. [ ] Improved vision
### Losing weight may have which benefits for people with diabetes?
> Hint: It can improve several aspects of health.
1. [ ] Help the body use insulin more effectively
1. [ ] Lower blood sugar levels
1. [ ] Decrease the risk of heart disease
1. [x] All of the above
1. [ ] I do not know
### Healthy eating for people with diabetes means what?
> Hint: It’s about balance and timing, not restriction.
1. [x] Spacing meals and snacks evenly throughout the day
1. [ ] Never eating snacks
1. [ ] Eating only lean meat and vegetables
1. [ ] Following a set meal plan
1. [ ] I do not know
### People with diabetes should NEVER eat or drink what?
> Hint: Think about sugary drinks.
1. [x] Sweetened beverages like soda pop, sweetened iced tea, or juice drinks
1. [ ] Any white-colored food
1. [ ] Any type of fruit
1. [ ] Pasta and rice
1. [ ] I do not know
### The nutrient that has the greatest effect on blood sugar levels is...
> Hint: It’s found in bread, rice, pasta, and sweets.
1. [ ] Protein
1. [x] Carbohydrate
1. [ ] Sugar
1. [ ] Fat
1. [ ] Salt
1. [ ] I do not know
### When grocery shopping, a person with diabetes should...
> Hint: It’s about being informed, not avoiding everything.
1. [ ] Buy only special diabetic foods
1. [ ] Buy only foods labeled ‘sugar-free’
1. [ ] Avoid all foods that contain carbohydrate
1. [x] Read food labels to evaluate calorie, carbohydrate, and fat content of foods
1. [ ] I do not know
### Fiber is the part of food that...
> Hint: It helps digestion and doesn’t raise blood sugar.
1. [ ] Causes blood sugar levels to rise higher
1. [x] Is incompletely digested and provides roughage
1. [ ] Should be avoided by people with diabetes
1. [ ] Can only be consumed in adequate amounts with supplements
1. [ ] I do not know
### Physical activity and exercise...
> Hint: It’s an important part of diabetes management.
1. [ ] Is never a good idea for people with diabetes
1. [x] Helps lower blood sugar levels
1. [ ] Only counts when you exercise for at least 30 minutes at one time
1. [ ] Must hurt in order to be beneficial
1. [ ] I do not know