Diabetes Trivia Quiz Questions With Answers
What is diabetes?
A: Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high
blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.
Symptoms of high blood sugar include what?
A: Frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger.
If left untreated, diabetes can cause what?
A: Many complications.
Acute complications can include what?
A: Diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or death.
Serious long-term complications include what?
A: Cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, and damage to the eyes.
Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or the cells of the body not doing what?
A: Responding properly to the insulin produced.
What are the three main types of diabetes mellitus?
A: Type 1 DM, Type 2 DM, and Gestational diabetes.