|
Eating too much sugar and other sweet foods is a cause of diabetes.
|
75
|
25
|
90
|
10
|
−1.8
|
0.08
|
|
The usual cause of diabetes is lack of effective insulin in the body.
|
20
|
80
|
40
|
60
|
−2.1
|
0.04a
|
|
Diabetes is caused by failure of the kidneys to keep sugar out of the urine.
|
15
|
85
|
45
|
55
|
−2.8
|
0.01a
|
|
Kidneys produce insulin.
|
30
|
70
|
45
|
55
|
−1.8
|
0.08
|
|
In untreated diabetes, the amount of sugar in the blood usually increases.
|
65
|
35
|
80
|
20
|
−1.8
|
0.08
|
|
If I am diabetic, my children have a higher chance of being diabetic.
|
40
|
60
|
60
|
40
|
−1.7
|
0.1
|
|
Diabetes can be cured.
|
85
|
15
|
90
|
10
|
−0.6
|
0.5
|
|
A fasting blood sugar level of 210 is too high.
|
40
|
60
|
90
|
10
|
−3.6
|
0.001a
|
|
The best way to check my diabetes is by testing my urine.
|
25
|
75
|
55
|
45
|
2.8
|
0.01a
|
|
Regular exercise will increase the need for insulin or other diabetic medication.
|
30
|
70
|
45
|
55
|
−1.8
|
0.08
|
|
There are two main types of diabetes:
|
20
|
80
|
95
|
5
|
7.5
|
0.000a
|
|
An insulin reaction is caused by too much food.
|
5
|
95
|
20
|
80
|
−1.8
|
0.08
|
|
Medication is more important than diet and exercise to control my diabetes.
|
25
|
75
|
40
|
60
|
1.8
|
0.08
|
|
Diabetes often causes poor circulation
|
70
|
30
|
80
|
20
|
−1.5
|
0.16
|
|
Cuts and abrasions on diabetes heal more slowly.
|
70
|
30
|
80
|
20
|
−3.5
|
0.002a
|
|
Diabetics should take extra care when cutting their toenails.
|
50
|
50
|
90
|
10
|
2.8
|
0.01a
|
|
A person with diabetes should cleanse a cut with iodine and alcohol.
|
25
|
75
|
55
|
45
|
−2.1
|
0.04a
|
|
The way I prepare my food is as important as the foods I eat.
|
10
|
90
|
30
|
70
|
4
|
0.08
|
|
Diabetes can damage my kidneys.
|
60
|
40
|
75
|
25
|
1.8
|
0.08
|
|
Diabetes can cause loss of feeling in my hands, fingers and feet.
|
85
|
15
|
95
|
5
|
1.4
|
0.162
|
|
Shaking and sweating are signs of high blood sugar.
|
80
|
20
|
95
|
5
|
2.9
|
0.0006a
|
|
Frequent urination and thirst are signs of low blood sugar.
|
5
|
95
|
45
|
55
|
3.5
|
0.002a
|
|
Tight elastic hose or socks are not bad for diabetics.
|
35
|
65
|
75
|
25
|
−3.5
|
0.002a
|
|
A diabetic diet consists mostly of special foods.
|
15
|
85
|
50
|
50
|
3.1
|
0.002a
|
