Quiz


1.	What is the role of glucose, or blood sugar, in the body?
	A. It is a waste product
	B. It is the body's fuel
	C. It aids in digestion
	D. All of the above

2.	What happens to insulin in a person with type 2 diabetes?
	A. The body doesn't produce enough insulin
	B. The cells ignore the insulin
	C. The body produces too much insulin
	D. None of the above
	E. A or B

3.	If the body's cells can't get the glucose they need for fuel, a condition called hypoglycemia can occur. Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
	A. Headache
	B. Shakiness
	C. Sweating
	D. All of the above

4.	Like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) should be treated immediately.
	True
	False

5.	Ideally, what should your blood sugar level be before meals?
	A. Between 10 and 50 mg/dl
	B. Between 70 and 130 mg/dl
	C. Between 100 and 175 mg/dl
	D. More than 225 mg/dl

6.	Most people with type 2 diabetes may need four injections of insulin a day.
	True
	False

7.	Keeping your diabetes in good control can reduce your risk for heart disease. How likely are you to have heart disease if you have diabetes that isn't in good control?
	A. Twice as likely
	B. Three times as likely
	C. Four times as likely
	D. None of the above

8.	If you have diabetes, you should have a comprehensive eye exam once a year.
	True
	False