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Quiz Yourself! Do You Know the General Diabetes Guidelines?

By Lindsey Verano, MPH, RD, LDN, CDCES

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Quiz yourself and test your knowledge with this diabetes guidelines quiz! Managing your diabetes and all the instructions that go along with it can be overwhelming. Whether it's monitoring blood sugars, eating nutritious foods, getting proper physical activity, or preventing complications, it can be difficult to keep all the information straight.

Take our 10-question quiz to help gauge your understanding of some general diabetes guidelines. All answers come from the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care in Diabetes – 2023.

Question 1

Quick Quiz

What is the target range for fasting or pre-meal blood sugars?

70–100 mg/dL

80–130 mg/dL

100–150 mg/dL

Question 2

Quick Quiz

How long after the start of a meal should you check your post-meal blood sugar?

1 hour after the start of a meal

2 hours after the start of a meal

3 hours after the start of a meal

Question 3

Quick Quiz

What is the general recommended target HbA1c level?

Less than 7 percent

Less than 7.5 percent

Less than 8 percent

Question 4

Quick Quiz

If you are experiencing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), what is the best option to treat it?

Eat a pack of peanut butter crackers

Eat a chocolate peanut butter bar

Drink 4 ounces of fruit juice

Question 5

Quick Quiz

What are the common signs or symptoms of hypoglycemia?

Dizziness and Sweating

Extreme Thirst

Frequent Urination

Question 6

Quick Quiz

Which of factors may contribute to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)?

Skipped or missed medicine

Regular physical activity

Eating regular meals

Question 7

Quick Quiz

Which of the following can be symptoms of hyperglycemia?

Confusion

Frequent urination and excessive thirst

Dry skin

Question 8

Quick Quiz

How much exercise is recommended for people with diabetes each week?

60 minutes per week

120 minutes per week

150 minutes per week

Question 9

Quick Quiz

What is not a recommended nutrition tips for people with diabetes?

Being mindful of sodium intake

Drinking sweetened beverages

Consuming a balance of nutrients

How did you score? Let us know in the comments!

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Kathleen Flowers Member
<p>I got 100%</p>
1. GabbyFormica Community Admin
  <p><inline-mention username="Kathleen Flowers" user-id="3635899"/> Amazing job! You really know your stuff. It's so great that you stay up-to-date and informed on how to best take care of yourself and others managing T2D.<br> Gabby (team member)</p>

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