Jon Krause Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Question 1 of 10 What are some of the first signs of diabetes? Urinating often Blurred vision Numb or tingling hands or feet All of the above In addition to these, early signs of diabetes include being very thirsty, feeling very tired, having dry skin and having more infections than usual. Question 2 of 10 Which of these tests is used to diagnose diabetes and prediabetes? A1C (HbA1C) test Fasting plasma glucose test (FPG) Oral glucose tolerance test All of the above A1C (HbA1C) measures your blood sugar over the past three months. Fasting plasma glucose tests measure your blood sugar levels when you have not eaten overnight. Glucose tolerance tests measure your blood sugar before and after you drink a liquid containing glucose. Question 3 of 10 In a fasting plasma sugar test, which of these glucose levels is considered healthy? 50 to 70 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL) 70 to 100 mg/dL 100 to 125 mg/dL 126 mg/dL or higher A glucose level of 100 to 125 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL) is considered prediabetes; 126 mg/dL or higher is diabetes. Between 70 and 100 is considered a healthy blood sugar level. A fasting glucose level below 70 mg/dL can mean hypoglycemia, or blood sugar that is too low. Question 4 of 10 Which of these is a sneaky sign of diabetes? Sore throat Skin tags Diarrhea Fever Although skin tags are generally harmless, studies have found an increased risk of diabetes in people who have skin tags. Question 5 of 10 If you are diagnosed with diabetes, what’s a step you can take to lower your risk of becoming severely ill? Eat more ice cream Spend more time on the couch Keep up with your COVID vaccines Light candles at night for relaxation People with diabetes are at higher risk for illness and death from COVID-19, and the coronavirus may worsen diabetes. Members only Unlock Access to AARP Members Edition Join AARP to Continue Already a Member? Login
Question 6 of 10 How much is the Medicare insulin cost cap? $35 $55 $65 $100 As part of a new law designed to cut prescription drug costs, there’s a $35-a-month cap on out-of-pocket costs for insulin covered by Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that include drug coverage. Question 7 of 10 A glycemic index is used to rate foods containing carbohydrates by how quickly they cause blood sugar to rise. It goes from 0 to 100. Which of these foods has a high glycemic index (70 or higher)? Oatmeal Bagel Boiled white potato White bread Oatmeal, quinoa and white potato have low glycemic index (55 or less); a bagel has a medium glycemic index (55 to 69), and white bread has a high glycemic index. Question 8 of 10 Which of these devices can help people with diabetes measure their blood sugar? Magnetic resonance imaging Electrocardiogram Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) Smartwatch A CGM uses a tiny sensor inserted under the skin to measure glucose in the body. The Food and Drug Administration recently warned people with diabetes not to use smartwatches or rings that don’t require skin pricks to measure blood sugar. Question 9 of 10 Which of these foods is one that would not help people manage diabetes? Nuts Potato chips Kale Oats Oats can improve insulin action, berries can decrease glucose absorption, nuts can help you feel full while keeping blood sugar low, and dark leafy green vegetables are loaded with nutrients. Question 10 of 10 Which of these medications is approved for use in type 2 diabetes and also causes weight loss in many people? Atorvastatin Amoxicillin Ozempic Dulcolax Ozempic (semaglutide) gained federal approval in 2017 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The drug works by helping the pancreas release the right amount of insulin when blood sugar levels are high, while also making people feel full. Submit Quiz You have unanswered questions. Please go back and complete those questions to finish the quiz. 0 Correct 0 Incorrect Oops...something went wrong. Please log out and log back in to continue.
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