Preventing Diabetes
Okay, letâs do a quick review of this very important topic. I hope you have been reading and thinking over the past three weeks!{{more}}
1)Type 2 diabetes can be prevented in a large percentage of the population at risk.
Answer: TRUE
2) Type 2 diabetes can be REVERSED in a percentage of the population after they have been diagnosed with this disease.
Answer: TRUE
3) The most effective way to PREVENT Type 2 diabetes is:
a) Use of Metformin
b) Diet and exercise (lifestyle changes)
c) Weighing yourself every month
Answer: B
4) True or False: A woman who had gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant) can prevent developing Type 2 diabetes in future by using Metformin.
Answer: TRUE
5) People at risk for developing diabetes in future include:
a) Women who had diabetes while pregnant
b) People who are overweight
c) People over the age of 45
d) People who have family members with diabetes
e) All of the above
Answer: E
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