D440 CHAPTER 20- DIABETES EXAM
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the recommended glycosylated hemoglobin level for most adults with diabetes? -
correct answer ✔✔Less that 7.0%
What is the recommended blood pressure for adults with an elevated risk of cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and diabetes? - correct answer ✔✔Below 130/80 pg. 378
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) endorses which type of diet for type 1 diabetes
management? - correct answer ✔✔The ADA does not endorse any specific diet. pg.368
In the United States, gestational diabetes accounts for what percentage of all pregnancies
annually? - correct answer ✔✔7% pg. 368-369
Chronic kidney disease and renal failure requiring dialysis develop in approximately what
percentage of patients with type one diabetes? - correct answer ✔✔50% pg. 375
What is the basic goal of nutrition therapy for patients with type 1 diabetes? - correct answer
✔✔Maintaining a lean weight. pg. 382
Why is exercise important for a patient with type 2 diabetes who is already maintaining a
healthy weight? - correct answer ✔✔To improve cellular uptake of glucose. pg. 378
Which macronutrient primarily influences the postprandial glycemic response? - correct answer
✔✔Carbohydrates pg. 382
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the recommended glycosylated hemoglobin level for most adults with diabetes? -
correct answer ✔✔Less that 7.0%
What is the recommended blood pressure for adults with an elevated risk of cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and diabetes? - correct answer ✔✔Below 130/80 pg. 378
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) endorses which type of diet for type 1 diabetes
management? - correct answer ✔✔The ADA does not endorse any specific diet. pg.368
In the United States, gestational diabetes accounts for what percentage of all pregnancies
annually? - correct answer ✔✔7% pg. 368-369
Chronic kidney disease and renal failure requiring dialysis develop in approximately what
percentage of patients with type one diabetes? - correct answer ✔✔50% pg. 375
What is the basic goal of nutrition therapy for patients with type 1 diabetes? - correct answer
✔✔Maintaining a lean weight. pg. 382
Why is exercise important for a patient with type 2 diabetes who is already maintaining a
healthy weight? - correct answer ✔✔To improve cellular uptake of glucose. pg. 378
Which macronutrient primarily influences the postprandial glycemic response? - correct answer
✔✔Carbohydrates pg. 382