Journal Article
General Knowledge
Insulin
Complications
100

Which intervention proved to be most beneficial on glycemic control?

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

100

T2D is classified as which type of disorder

Metabolic

100

What is insulin's role in the body?

Decrease blood sugar levels/Move glucose from blood into the cells

100

Name 3 signs or symptoms of T2D

  • Signs: Increased thirst and urination, Excessive fatigue, Wounds that heal more slowly, Dizziness, headache and/or fainting, Tingling sensations in hands and feet, Blurry vision,Gum problems, Dry mouth,

  • Symptoms: Constant urination, Feeling of thirst, Weight loss, Hunger, Numb hands and feet, Fatigue, Sores









200

What was the population sample size?

15 

200

In Canada what percentage of cases are type 2 diabetes?

About 90%

200

Where is insulin secreted from? Name the cells and organ

Beta cells & pancreas

200

 Name 2 lifestyle factors that help prevent diabetes

good diet/nutrition, physical activity, no smoking, limited drinking

300

What was the importance of having a recovery period for the participants in the study?

Prevent hypoglycemia

300

What is the most common test to diagnose T2D?

Hemoglobin A1C or HbA1C

300

True or False - When someone has T2D, their body does not produce insulin?

False

300

Name 3 age-related risk factors that make a person more susceptible to developing T2D?

Decreased PA, Increased adiposity, medications, pre-existing health conditions (eg. hypertension), skeletal muscle aging process

400

Which oral antidiabetic drugs were the participants taking?

Metformin + Gliptins (Sitagliptin & Vildagliptin)

400

According to Statistics Canada, which age group has the highest prevalence of diabetes cases?

65 years and over

400

Dangerously low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can lead to a ____ ?

Coma

400

This term describes diabetes kidney disease

Nephropathy