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Understanding Diabetes Quiz

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1. The symptoms of untreated diabetes include the following:
a) Shortness of breath
b) Swelling in the legs
c) Increased thirst
d) Palpitations

2. Which of the following does not apply to type 1 diabetes?
a) It is caused by a lack of insulin
b) It may develop in children or young adults
c) It develops as a result of being overweight
d) It requires insulin treatment for survival

3. Which of the following does not apply to a fasting blood glucose test for diabetes?
a) A level greater than 7 mmol/l confirms the presence of diabetes
b) The blood sample should be taken straight after breakfast
c) It is recommended in people with a family history of diabetes
d) It should be carried out if there is a personal history of heart disease or high blood pressure

4. Which of the following is not a symptom of hypoglycaemia?
a) Shakiness
b) Palpitations
c) Shortness of breath
d) Dizziness

5. Which of the following organs may be damaged as a result of diabetes?
a) Liver
b) Lungs
c) Kidneys
d) Bone marrow