True or False Quiz

Question 1 of 7
As long as I feel fine, my type 2 diabetes isn’t doing any damage.
False
Having type 2 diabetes increases your risk for many serious health complications, like heart disease, blindness, and kidney damage. Many people have type 2 diabetes, but don’t have any symptoms. Take the medicines that your doctor prescribes for your diabetes, even if you feel fine.

Question 2 of 7
You can have type 2 diabetes without knowing it.
True
Sometimes people don’t notice the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. The symptoms are often blamed on other illnesses or on aging. Millions of Americans have diabetes and don’t know it.
Many people have a condition called pre-diabetes, which means that their blood sugar is high but not high enough to be called type 2 diabetes. These people are at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Question 3 of 7
Only older, overweight people are at risk for type 2 diabetes.
False
Being overweight or older are risk factors for type 2 diabetes. But slim people can also develop it. For instance, Asian Americans, who are generally slim, are at high risk. And, each year, more young people develop it.

Question 4 of 7
Eating healthy and being active are important for managing type 2 diabetes.
True
Lifestyle changes, like eating healthy and being active, are important steps to help you control your blood sugar.
Many people with diabetes need one or more medicines, along with eating healthy foods and being more active. But medicine can’t do everything. Being active and eating healthy are still important for keeping type 2 diabetes from getting worse.

Question 5 of 7
People with type 2 diabetes don’t need to worry about checking their blood sugar.
False
Testing your blood sugar yourself often lets your doctor know if your treatment is working. Keep a log of your blood sugar readings and share them with your doctor.
Make sure your doctor tests your A1C at least twice a year. You may need your level checked more often if you are not at your A1C goal or if your treatment changes. A1C measures your average blood sugar level over two to three months. It is the best way to check your blood-sugar control long term.

Question 6 of 7
Insulin resistance is a leading cause of type 2 diabetes.
True
Most people with type 2 diabetes have insulin resistance. This means their cells can’t use insulin properly.
Over time, insulin resistance causes sugar levels to rise in the blood. This can lead to serious complications  that damage many organs in the body. Your doctor may prescribe medicines to improve insulin resistance. Exercise and weight loss can also help.

Question 7 of 7
If your doctor adds a medicine to your treatment, you haven’t been managing your type 2 diabetes well.
False
Most people with type 2 diabetes need more than one medicine to treat the disease, no matter how well they follow their doctor’s directions. Type 2 diabetes medicines work differently, and target the disease in different ways. Combining treatments can lead to better blood sugar control.