Reversing Diabetes Quiz
Having diabetes is not the end of the world, far from it. We as people are only limited by the things we don't know. If you're willing to make a lifestyle change, Diabetes is reversible in most cases. Below is a quiz, go ahead and test yourself and see how you do.
1. Diabetes is reversible T/F
True, by changing your lifestyle and eating habits you will not only feel better, but some people can actually stop taking their medication. This is a lifetime effort.
2. Can I have diabetes and not know what T/F
True, symptoms can be misleading, but can include overeating, drinking too much liquid, urinating all the time, tingling sensations in hands and feet, blurred vision, wounds that won't heal and more. Also being overweight can have an effect.
3. Exercise is not necessary for diabetes T/F
False, everything in your body works better with exercise. It will also burn excess sugar in your body. Even if you are limited in the things you can do, there is always something that can be done.
4. The Glycemic Index plays a role and Diabetes T/F
True, it does indirectly. The food we eat is listed on the Glycemic Index as low medium or high. I would suggest looking for a this index on the internet. They are available everywhere.
5. There is no such thing as good and bad carbohydrates T/F
False, white rice, most breads, potatoes, and pasta are high on the Glycemic Index and will spike insulin levels. Whenever possible use brown rice and whole grain breads and pastas. I like to grind brown rice into flour and mix it with regular flour. I think it tastes better and it lowers the Glycemic Index of the flour.
6. Fast food is really not as bad as they say it is T/F
False, almost everything about fast food is processed and is full of preservatives. Big mac and whopper meals have over 45 grams of fat and at least 1000 calories per meal. 3500 calories is worth about 1 pound of weight. So, eating out 3 times a week can gain some of us 4 pounds a month in body weight. Cool huh?
Now that you have taken the quiz how did you do? Doing good or bad isn't as important as what you have learned. Information is knowledge and knowledge is power, take charge of your life you deserve it.
1. Diabetes is reversible T/F
True, by changing your lifestyle and eating habits you will not only feel better, but some people can actually stop taking their medication. This is a lifetime effort.
2. Can I have diabetes and not know what T/F
True, symptoms can be misleading, but can include overeating, drinking too much liquid, urinating all the time, tingling sensations in hands and feet, blurred vision, wounds that won't heal and more. Also being overweight can have an effect.
3. Exercise is not necessary for diabetes T/F
False, everything in your body works better with exercise. It will also burn excess sugar in your body. Even if you are limited in the things you can do, there is always something that can be done.
4. The Glycemic Index plays a role and Diabetes T/F
True, it does indirectly. The food we eat is listed on the Glycemic Index as low medium or high. I would suggest looking for a this index on the internet. They are available everywhere.
5. There is no such thing as good and bad carbohydrates T/F
False, white rice, most breads, potatoes, and pasta are high on the Glycemic Index and will spike insulin levels. Whenever possible use brown rice and whole grain breads and pastas. I like to grind brown rice into flour and mix it with regular flour. I think it tastes better and it lowers the Glycemic Index of the flour.
6. Fast food is really not as bad as they say it is T/F
False, almost everything about fast food is processed and is full of preservatives. Big mac and whopper meals have over 45 grams of fat and at least 1000 calories per meal. 3500 calories is worth about 1 pound of weight. So, eating out 3 times a week can gain some of us 4 pounds a month in body weight. Cool huh?
Now that you have taken the quiz how did you do? Doing good or bad isn't as important as what you have learned. Information is knowledge and knowledge is power, take charge of your life you deserve it.
