Nerve Health
What part of the body is most commonly affected by diabetic neuropathy?
Feet
1 in __ people with diabetes have diabetic kidney disease?
3
How often should people with diabetes have their eyes checked?
Every year
What is the term for high blood sugar?
Hyperglycemia
What was the first soft drink to be taken into space?
Coca Cola
True or false: Gangrene development is a slow process, forming over months.
False
What do medications that end in "-pril" and "-artan" treat?
High blood pressure
True or false: Diabetic eye conditions can lead to blindness.
True
What is the goal A1c for most people with diabetes?
<7.0%
What is the only letter of the alphabet not to appear in the name of any US state?
Q
How often should a person with diabetes have their doctor check their feet?
Every clinic visit
What is the name of the condition associated with less red blood cells available to carry oxygen?
Anemia
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a diabetic eye condition?
a. Floaters
b. Watery eyes
c. Trouble seeing colors
d. Eye pain
b - Watery eyes
What is the target fasting blood sugar level for people with diabetes?
80-130 mg/dL
What is the only continent with no active volcanoes?
Australia
What is the name of the component in chili peppers that can be used to treat pain?
Capsaicin
What is the name of the electrolyte that can build up in kidney disease and cause heart problems?
Potassium
What is the name of the eye condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy?
Cataracts
What organ makes insulin?
Pancreas
In the car industry, what does "BMW" stand for in English?
Bavarian Motor Works
What are the 2 drug classes used to treat nerve pain?
Anti-seizure medications and antidepressants
What is it called when fluid builds up in the lungs?
Pulmonary edema
Which two eye conditions are the leading causes of blindness?
Diabetic retinopathy (in the US) and cataracts (worldwide)
How much and what type of exercise is recommended per week?
150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week
In which North Dakota city was the world's largest hamburger eaten?
The world’s largest hamburger was eaten in Rutland, North Dakota, in 1982. It weighed 3,591 pounds and more than 8,000 people were invited to the meal.