Diabetes Quiz: Test Your Type 2 IQ

Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on August 26, 2023
Question 1/10

A low-carb diet is the best diet for people with type 2 diabetes.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/10

If you have type 2 diabetes, you will always have to take medicine.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/10

Saltines are a better source of sugar than low-fat milk.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/10

Even if you take care of yourself, you may still have to take insulin.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/10

Your fingertip is the only place you can check your blood sugar.

  • True
  • False
Question 6/10

If you are overweight, losing how much weight helps your diabetes?

  • At least 5% to 10% of your body weight
  • At least 20% of your body weight
  • All the extra weight
Question 7/10

A 30-minute walk three times a week is enough exercise.

  • True
  • False
Question 8/10

What should your target A1C should be?

  • Above 20%
  • Below 15%
  • Below 7%
Question 9/10

Mouth problems can make diabetes worse. 

  • True
  • False
Question 10/10

Which is not a symptom of low blood sugar?

  • Shakiness
  • Sudden mood changes
  • Tingling mouth
  • Back pain