Diabetes and Blood Sugar Quiz

Question 1

What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Type 1 is an autoimmune condition where the body makes no insulin; Type 2 involves insulin resistance

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Type 1 is caused by obesity; Type 2 is not

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Type 1 is diet-controlled; Type 2 requires insulin injections

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Type 1 only occurs in children; Type 2 only in adults

Question 2

Which organ produces insulin?

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Pancreas

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Liver

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Kidney

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Adrenal gland

Question 3

What is the HbA1c test used for?

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Measuring average blood sugar levels over the past 2–3 months

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Measuring fasting blood glucose at one moment in time

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Diagnosing Type 1 vs Type 2 diabetes

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Testing kidney function in diabetics

Question 4

What blood glucose level range is generally considered normal (fasting)?

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4–7 mmol/L (72–126 mg/dL)

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2–4 mmol/L (36–72 mg/dL)

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8–10 mmol/L (144–180 mg/dL)

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10–12 mmol/L (180–216 mg/dL)

Question 5

What is 'gestational diabetes'?

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Diabetes that develops during pregnancy

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Diabetes passed from mother to child at birth

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A rare form of Type 1 that affects pregnant women only

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Diabetes caused by hormonal contraceptives

Question 6

Which classic symptoms are common warning signs of undiagnosed diabetes?

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Frequent urination, excessive thirst, and unexplained fatigue

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Weight gain, high energy, and excessive hunger

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Low blood pressure, headaches, and sweating

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Blurred vision and chest pain only

Question 7

What is hypoglycaemia?

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Blood sugar levels that are too low

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Blood sugar levels that are too high

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Inability to produce insulin

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Excess insulin in the blood due to the pancreas overproducing it

Question 8

Which dietary approach is most beneficial for managing Type 2 diabetes?

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Reducing refined carbohydrates, added sugars, and increasing fibre

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High-fat, zero-carbohydrate diet only

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Eating only protein and fat

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Fasting for 3 days per week

Question 9

Long-term uncontrolled diabetes can damage which organs or systems?

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Eyes, kidneys, nerves, and cardiovascular system

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Only the liver

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Only the pancreas and brain

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The immune system exclusively

Question 10

What is 'insulin resistance'?

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When cells don't respond properly to insulin, causing blood sugar to remain elevated

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When the pancreas produces no insulin

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An allergic reaction to insulin injections

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The development of antibodies against insulin

Question 11

Exercise helps manage blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes by…

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Improving insulin sensitivity and helping muscles absorb glucose

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Destroying excess insulin in the blood

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Increasing insulin resistance in muscles

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Reducing pancreatic insulin production

Question 12

Which medication is typically the first prescribed for Type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Metformin

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Insulin injections

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Sulphonylureas

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GLP-1 receptor agonists

Question 13

What is 'diabetic ketoacidosis' (DKA)?

Accepted Answer

A life-threatening complication where the body breaks down fat producing acidic ketones

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A mild elevation in blood sugar after eating

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Low blood sugar caused by too much insulin

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Kidney failure caused by diabetes

Question 14

Type 2 diabetes is strongly associated with which lifestyle and metabolic condition?

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Obesity, especially abdominal fat

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High physical activity

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Underweight BMI

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Very low cholesterol

Question 15

What does the glycaemic index (GI) of a food measure?

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How quickly a food raises blood glucose levels

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How many grams of sugar a food contains

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The total calories in a serving

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The amount of insulin needed to process the food

Question 16

Diabetic neuropathy most commonly affects which part of the body first?

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The feet and lower legs

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The hands and wrists

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The face and jaw

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The spine

Question 17

Pre-diabetes is a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet at diabetic levels. Can it be reversed?

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Yes — lifestyle changes including weight loss and exercise can prevent progression in many cases

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No — once pre-diabetic, diabetes is inevitable

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Only with insulin therapy

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Only through bariatric surgery

Question 18

Why do diabetics need to monitor their blood pressure closely?

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Diabetes damages blood vessels, and high blood pressure accelerates kidney and heart complications

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High blood pressure is a side effect of insulin

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Low blood pressure is common in diabetes

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Blood pressure affects insulin absorption from injections

Question 19

What is the recommended dietary fibre benefit for blood sugar control?

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Soluble fibre slows glucose absorption, blunting blood sugar spikes

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Fibre converts directly to glucose for energy

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Fibre stimulates insulin production in the pancreas

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Fibre blocks all sugar absorption

Question 20

Which country has the highest prevalence of diabetes globally?

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China

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USA

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India

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Brazil