Diabetes management

What are the common types of diabetes?

• Type 1, 2 and 3 diabetes

• Type 1 , Type 2 diabetes and Gestational Mellitus(GDM)

• Only Type 1 diabetes

• Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

Which is the correct incidence on diabetes occurrence in Singapore?

• 1 in 3 Singaporeans is at risk of developing diabetes

• 1 in 10 Singaporean is at risk of developing diabetes

• 1 in 10 individuals with diabetes does not know he or she has it.

• Every day about 1 individual with diabetes undergoes amputation

Diabetes can cause complications in your brain, eyes teeth, heart, kidneys and feet

• True

• False

Blood sugar(HbA1C) at 7, Blood Pressure at 140/80 and Blood cholesterol(LDL-chol) at 2.6 is healthy

• True

• False

For healthy diet, it is important you take half plate of rice

• True

• False

Regular physical activity benefits you by improving productivity, improves overall mood, reduces health benefits, and increases fitness levels

• True

• False

Exercise recommendations is based on Frequency, Intensity and Time

• True

• False

For self-monitoring of blood sugar level, the optimal range is >7mmol before food, > 10mmol after food

• True

• False

What are the common signs of Hyperglycaemia?

• Increased thirst, increased hunger, headaches, blood sugar >15mmol

• Increased thirst, increased hunger, headaches, blood sugar <15mmol

• No hunger, no thirst, headaches, blurred vision

• Blurred vision, weight loss, headaches, no urge for urination

The cornerstone of diabetes management involves Screening ,Monitoring, Exercise, Diet and Medication

• True

• False