Deck 20: Diabetes

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Approximately 18 million Americans have diabetes. Which of the following is the MOST prevalent form of diabetes?

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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

Question 5

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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

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

Question 10

Insulin is synthesized and secreted by the

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

Question 11

Gestational diabetes occurs only during pregnancy.

Question 12

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

Question 13

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.

Question 14

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

Question 15

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 16

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

Question 17

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 18

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 fiber.
C)drinking at least two alcoholic beverages each day.
D)reducing the amount of physical activity.

Question 19

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

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