More than 25 million men, women, and children in the U.S. have some form of diabetes. Some 40 million more will develop diabetes during their lifetimes. Because symptoms are often vague or minor, many of those who are at a high risk for the disease go undiagnosed. That’s why it’s important to be familiar with the warning signs. There is no cure for diabetes, but it is a treatable condition. Catching it early and getting it under control is the best way to prevent more serious, long-term health effects.
Take our quiz to test your knowledge about diabetes.
1. Diabetes occurs when the body fails to make or properly use what? Calcium Potassium Insulin Estrogen
2. How many different types of diabetes are there? 5321
3. Which of the following does not put you at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Your genes Your blood pressure Your race or ethnicity Your weight Your zip code
4. Which of the following is not a symptom of diabetes? Shortness of breath Fatigue Weight loss Blurry vision Constant thirst
5. As part of their treatment, all diabetics must take insulin. True False
6. Diabetes can lead to many serious health problems. Which of the following is not a complication of the disease? Heart disease Nerve Damage Blindness Brain tumors
7. Which of the following types of doctors specializes in treating diabetes? GynecologistCardiologistNeurosurgeonEndocrinologist
More than 25 million men, women, and children in the U.S. have some form of diabetes. Some 40 million more will develop diabetes during their lifetimes. Because symptoms are often vague or minor, many of those who are at a high risk for the disease go undiagnosed. That’s why it’s important to be familiar with the warning signs. There is no cure for diabetes, but it is a treatable condition. Catching it early and getting it under control is the best way to prevent more serious, long-term health effects.
ReplyDeleteTake our quiz to test your knowledge about diabetes.
1. Diabetes occurs when the body fails to make or properly use what?
Calcium Potassium Insulin Estrogen
2. How many different types of diabetes are there?
5321
3. Which of the following does not put you at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes?
Your genes Your blood pressure Your race or ethnicity Your weight Your zip code
4. Which of the following is not a symptom of diabetes?
Shortness of breath Fatigue Weight loss Blurry vision Constant thirst
5. As part of their treatment, all diabetics must take insulin.
True False
6. Diabetes can lead to many serious health problems. Which of the following is not a complication of the disease?
Heart disease Nerve Damage Blindness Brain tumors
7. Which of the following types of doctors specializes in treating diabetes?
GynecologistCardiologistNeurosurgeonEndocrinologist