Deck 19: diabetes

Question 1

Insulin cannot be taken orally. Why?

A) Insulin is a protein and would be broken down by the human digestive tract if taken orally.
B) Oral insulin has been shown to lead to the development of severe peptic ulcers.
C) Oral insulin does not control blood glucose levels in a consistent manner and is therefore very unreliable.
D) Oral insulin takes too long to work in the body and is therefore ineffective in lowering blood glucose levels.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with untreated diabetes?

A) osteoporosis
B) kidney failure
C) cardiovascular disease
D) blindness

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Recommended treatment for type 2 diabetes includes

A) consuming more carbohydrate and slightly less protein in the diet.
B) selecting carbohydrates that are rich in fibre.
C) drinking at least two alcoholic beverages each day.
D) reducing the amount of physical activity.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A sign of having prediabetes is

A) destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas.
B) an impaired fasting glucose.
C) cardiovascular disease.
D) osteoporosis.

Question 5

Gestational diabetes can occur during

A) pregnancy.
B) old age.
C) infancy.
D) childhood.

Question 6

Insulin therapy can be administered by an oral medication or by injection.

Question 7

Currently insulin therapy is the only treatment for type 1 diabetes.

Question 8

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes.

Question 9

Diabetes is considered an epidemic amongst people of what ethnicity?

A) Eastern European
B) South Asian
C) First Nations
D) East Asian

Question 10

The incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing among children and adolescents.

Question 11

Insulin is synthesized and secreted by the

A) liver.
B) pancreas.
C) gallbladder.
D) spleen.

Question 12

Diabetes is a condition in which the body does NOT properly regulate which of the following?

A) vitamins
B) protein
C) glucose
D) fat

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT associated with type 2 diabetes?

A) obesity
B) insulin insensitivity
C) sedentary lifestyle
D) autoimmune disease

Question 14

Eighty per cent of people with diabetes will die from

A) chronic fatigues.
B) neuropathies.
C) infection.
D) heart disease and stroke.

Question 15

In type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease may destroy the

A) hepatocytes of the liver.
B) insulin-producing cells of the pancreas.
C) neurotransmitters of the brain.
D) glomerulus cells of the kidney.

Question 16

Which of the following is TRUE regarding type 1 diabetes?

A) Its increased prevalence is linked to the rise in obesity.
B) Therapy typically is limited to the use of hypoglycemic medications.
C) It has been diagnosed only in individuals over the age of 20.
D) Because individuals do not produce any insulin, treatment always involves insulin therapy.

Question 17

Approximately 9 million Canadians have diabetes. Which of the following is the MOST prevalent form of diabetes?

A) type 1
B) type 2
C) gestational
D) pediatric

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT associated with type 1 diabetes?

A) autoimmune disease
B) obesity
C) being prone to ketosis
D) the body fails to produce insulin

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?

A) hypertension
B) osteoporosis
C) unhealthful levels of blood lipids and blood glucose
D) waist circumference in women greater than 35 inches

Question 20

Diabetes is more common in Caucasians than in other ethnic groups.

Question 21

People with type 1 diabetes cannot make enough insulin.

Question 22

Moderate weight loss can reduce or eliminate symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

Question 23

Alcohol consumption can result in hypoglycemia for people with diabetes.

Question 24

The only way a person with diabetes can test his or her blood glucose level is with a finger prick.

Question 25

Gestational diabetes occurs only during pregnancy.