1. The hormones that bring on puberty can make it more difficult to manage diabetes.

True

False

2. A teen with diabetes can't drive until he or she turns 18.

True

False

3. A teen may worry about whether to tell a date about his or her diabetes, but it's usually best to offer a brief explanation rather than keeping the person in the dark.

True

False

4. Teens who have diabetes and who smoke are putting themselves at greater for heart disease as adults.

True

False

5. Alcohol can lower blood sugar levels.

True

False

6. For safety at school, a teen with diabetes should give the principal, school nurse, and teachers his diabetes treatment plan.

True

False

7. The number of times a teen needs to check his blood sugar levels can vary from day to day.

True

False

8. When your teen plans a trip, she should bring at least twice as much medication and supplies that she thinks she will need.

True

False

9. Help your teen put together a "sick day" kit so she will be prepared for the inevitable cold or stomach bug.

True

False





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