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1. Which of the following is true concerning exercise? a) It causes blood glucose levels to increase b) You should never take extra food before exercise c) It causes some of the fat in your body to be replaced by muscle d) Muscles take at least 24 hours to refuel after exercise
2. People with diabetes who smoke are more likely to experience which of the following? a) Diabetic complications b) Low blood glucose c) Large babies in pregnant diabetic women d) Weight gain
3. Which of the following is true concerning the effects of alcohol in people with diabetes? a) It may cause hyperglycaemia b) It may cause weight loss c) Sherry or sweet wine is preferable to dry wine d) Low alcohol lager or beer tends to have a higher content of sugar
4. Which of the following is not necessary if you experience hypoglycaemia during driving? a) Inform the DVLA b) Stop as soon as it is safe to do so c) Take a tablet of glucose or a sweet drink d) Satisfy yourself that you know the cause
5. Which of the following statements concerning people with diabetes on holiday is false? a) Time zone changes may require changing the time of insulin injections b) Hot weather may make hypoglycaemia more likely c) There may be an increased risk of developing blisters on the feet d) People with diabetes are at greater risk of sunburn
