Effects of High Glucose Levels Quiz

What are some of the effects of high levels of glucose in your blood?

• It can improve your heart function.

• It can make you feel weak, tired, and thirsty.

• It can enhance your vision.

• It can strengthen your kidneys.

What can happen if high blood glucose levels are not well treated over time?

• It can lead to weight loss.

• It can improve your physical fitness.

• It can harm your heart, kidneys, nerves, eyes, and feet.

• It can increase your energy levels.

What A1C level is considered normal?

• 5.7-6.4%

• 6.5% or higher

• Less than 5.7%

• 100 to 125

What is the A1C range for someone with prediabetes?

• Less than 5.7%

• 5.7-6.4%

• 6.5% or higher

• 126 or higher

At what fasting blood glucose level is diabetes diagnosed?

• Less than 100

• 100 to 125

• 126 or higher

• 5.7-6.4%

What chronic medical problems can high blood sugar cause?

• Improved vision and kidney health

• Cardiovascular disease, blindness, kidney disease, nerve damage, amputation

• Increased circulation in arms and legs

• Faster wound healing and enhanced nerve function

What is prediabetes characterized by?

• Lower than normal blood glucose levels

• Blood glucose levels that are higher than normal

• No risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke

• Immediate development of type 2 diabetes

How might one delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes if they have prediabetes?

• Ignoring the condition and maintaining current lifestyle

• Increasing sugar intake

• Weight loss, daily physical activity, and medication

• Reducing water consumption

What role does insulin play in the body?

• It increases blood glucose levels.

• It decreases blood glucose levels by aiding its entry into cells.

• It has no effect on blood glucose levels.

• It prevents glucose absorption in the intestines.

Which of the following is a potential complication of unmanaged diabetes?

• Decreased appetite

• Lower risk of infections

• Improved wound healing

• Increased risk of cardiovascular disease