Understanding Insulin and Diabetes

What is the primary role of insulin in the body?

• To produce glucose in the liver

• To signal cells to absorb excess glucose

• To break down glycogen into glucose

• To increase blood glucose levels

Where is insulin produced in the body?

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Pancreas

• Stomach

What happens to blood glucose levels when insulin is released?

• They remain the same

• They fluctuate randomly

• They decrease

• They increase

Which type of diabetes is characterized by the pancreas producing little or no insulin?

• Type 1 Diabetes

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Gestational Diabetes

• Pre-diabetes

What is a common treatment for Type 1 Diabetes?

• Oral medication

• Insulin injections

• Surgery

• Radiation therapy

In Type 2 Diabetes, why do glucose levels remain high?

• The pancreas produces too much insulin

• Cells become resistant to insulin

• The liver stops producing glucose

• The kidneys excrete too much glucose

Which lifestyle change is primarily recommended for managing Type 2 Diabetes?

• Increased sugar intake

• Regular exercise and a healthy diet

• Frequent fasting

• Increased protein intake

At what age does Type 1 Diabetes typically occur?

• In middle-aged adults

• In infants

• In childhood or teenage years

• In older adults

Why are insulin injections not effective for Type 2 Diabetes?

• Because the kidneys filter out insulin

• Because the pancreas produces no insulin

• Because the liver absorbs all the insulin

• Because cells are resistant to insulin

What is glycogen?

• A hormone that increases blood sugar

• A protein that breaks down glucose

• A form of stored glucose

• A type of insulin