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What Do You Really Know About Diabetes?

Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. And millions more have diabetes but don't know it. Yet diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. See how much you know about this long-term disease by taking this quiz.

1. How many people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes?

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People with diabetes most often have type 2. You are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes if you:

Are older
Are obese
Don't get much exercise
Have a family history of diabetes

You are also at risk if you have prediabetes or had gestational diabetes. Or if you are from certain ethnic groups. This type of diabetes was once seen just in adults. Today more children and teens are being diagnosed with it.

A. 1 in 10 B. 1 in 4 C. 1 in 2 D. More than 9 in 10

2. If your diabetes isn't under control, it can harm which body part?

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Diabetes can affect many parts of your body. It can lead to severe health problems. These include:

Eye problems
Nerve damage
Gum disease
Heart disease
Stroke
Kidney damage
Lower-limb amputations

You can help prevent these problems by keeping your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels under control.

A. Liver B. Eyes and kidneys C. Heart D. B and C

3. What does insulin do?

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Insulin helps your body use or store the blood sugar it gets from food. Blood sugar is also called blood glucose.

A. Lets blood sugar leave the liver B. Helps cells take in blood sugar C. Helps cells keep out blood sugar D. Lets your body release adrenaline

4. Which of these makes it more likely for you to get type 2 diabetes?

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Being overweight and not getting exercise make it more likely that you will get type 2 diabetes. Losing weight and being more physically active may help you prevent it.

A. Obesity B. Physical activity C. Gender D. Age

5. Who is more likely to get type 2 diabetes?

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Diabetes is more likely in people who are age 20 or older and are American Indians/Alaska Natives, non-Hispanic Blacks, Hispanics, or Asian Americans. Non-Hispanic Blacks are almost 2 times more likely to have diabetes than non-Hispanic whites the same age.

A. Whites B. Hispanics and American Indians/Alaska Natives C. Non-Hispanic Blacks D. B and C

6. What is a possible symptom of type 2 diabetes?

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Other symptoms may include sexual dysfunction, needing to pee (urinate) often, and tingling or loss of feeling in the hands or feet. But some people who have type 2 diabetes may have no symptoms. Symptoms may be mild and almost unnoticeable. Or they may be easily confused with normal signs of aging. Half of all Americans who have diabetes don’t know it.

A. Skin infections that don't heal easilyB. Fatigue and drowsinessC. Dry, itchy skinD. All of the above

7. Diabetes can only be managed with medicine.

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Diabetes can sometimes be managed with a healthy diet and exercise.

A. TrueB. False

8. How does exercise help people with diabetes?

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Exercise makes your cells more sensitive to insulin. Your muscles use more blood sugar during exercise. This lowers your blood sugar levels. And that cuts your body’s need for insulin.

A. It improves oxygen flow B. It lowers insulin resistance C. It regulates blood pressure D. All of the above

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