Introduction

General Overview of Diabetes and Food

Food Groups and Diabetes

Eating for Target Blood Glucose Levels

Eating for Cardiovascular Health

Diabetes Medications

Resources and Recommended Websites

About the Authors

Test Your Knowledge

 

Test Your Knowledge - Key

General Overview of Diabetes and Food

Diabetes is a disease characterized by which of the following?

	High blood cholesterol levels
	Low blood cholesterol levels
	High blood glucose levels
	Low blood glucose levels

*All answers in green are correct.

Which of the following can be a symptom of type 2 diabetes?

	Runny nose
	Persistent cough
	Back pain
	Frequent urination

*All answers in green are correct.

Blood glucose is affected by

	the amount of food eaten and carbohydrate-rich foods
	only by the amount of food eaten
	only by foods with sugar added
	only by high fiber foods

*All answers in green are correct.

In general, do you understand what diabetes is and the types of diabetes better than you did before reading this section?

	Yes
	No
	Don't Know

*All answers in green are correct.

In general, do you understand the role that food plays in diabetes management better than you did before reading this section?

	Yes
	No
	Don't Know

*All answers in green are correct.