Test your knowledge

What is diabetes?

• A. body produces too much glucose

• B. body does not make or use insulin properly

• C. joints are stiff and painful

• D. decrease in kidney function

What is the most serious immediate danger to the student with diabetes?

• A. Running out of diabetes supplies

• B. Forgetting a scheduled blood glucose monitoring

• C. Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)

• D. Forgetting to refrigerate insulin

What causes hypoglycemia?

• A. Too much insulin

• B. Too little food or delayed meal/snack

• C. Unanticipated physical activity

• D. All of the above

What is hyperglycemia?

• A. Inability to concentrate

• B. . Low blood glucose

• C. High blood glucose

• D. Excess energy

Which of the following is/are symptoms of type 1 diabetes?

• A. Increased urination

• B. Increased thirst

• C. Increased hunger

• D. All of the above

The need for assistance with diabetes care will vary from student to student.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the best treatment for hypoglycemia?

• A. Water

• B. M&M's

• C. Carrot sticks

• D. 4oz of orange juice

How confident do you feel recognizing signs and symptoms of diabetes, and diabetic related emergencies?

• I feel very confident

• I feel confident

• I do not feel as confident as I would like

• I do not feel confident at all