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Learn the Facts About Diabetes

Test your knowledge of diabetes. Take this short diabetes quiz and visit National Diabetes Education Program for free information and resources that can help you prevent or control diabetes.

1. The total prevalence of diabetes in the United States, (all ages) is

  1. 18.2 million
  2. 16 million
  3. 20.8 million
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

2. The majority of people who have diabetes in the United States have

  1. type 1 diabetes
  2. type 2 diabetes
  3. gestational diabetes
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

3. Research shows that type 2 diabetes can be

  1. prevented or delayed
  2. controlled through successful self management
  3. requires team care for successful self management
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answers: 1-c; 2-b; 3-d

To learn more about diabetes and what you can do to prevent or control diabetes, please visit National Diabetes Education Program.

 

Page last reviewed: September 12, 2008
Page last modified: February 23, 2007

Content Source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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