How Much Do You Know About Diabetes?

Test your knowledge of one of the most prevalent diseases in the United States.

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  • 1. What percentage of Americans have diabetes?

    • A. 1 %

    • B. 5 %

    • C. 8 %

    • D. 10 %

    • E. 14 %

  • 2. Of those Americans with diabetes, how many are undiagnosed?

    • A. 7 %

    • B. 10 %

    • C. 15 %

    • D. 25 %

    • E. 30 %

  • 3. Which is more prevalent, type 1 or type 2 diabetes?

    • A. Type 1

    • B. Type 2

  • 4. Which racial group is the least susceptible to type 2 diabetes?

    • A. African Americans

    • B. Hispanic/Latino Americans

    • C. Caucasians

    • D. Asian Americans

    • E. American Indians

    • F. Pacific Islander Americans

  • 5. True or false: People with type 2 diabetes may or may not need insulin shots, while those with type 1 require insulin injections.

    • A. True

    • B. False

  • 6. When eating out, what foods should those with diabetes avoid?

    • A. Fresh fruits and vegetables

    • B. Soups and broths

    • C. Pasta

    • D. Poultry

    • E. Meat

    • F. Fish

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