Lifestyle Management

Question 1

True or false: MNT should be used by all diabetes patients

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Features of MNT

Answer 2

Portion control, healthy eating choices, patients have individualized meal plans

Question 3

Plate method

Answer 3

1/2 plate- non-starchy vegetables
1/4 plate- carbs, fruits, dairy
1/4 plate- protein

Question 4

Weight loss goal with MNT

Answer 4

> 5%

Question 5

Alcohol

Answer 5

Can increase hypoglycemia risk

Question 6

How many drinks per day can women with diabetes have?

Answer 6

1

Question 7

How many drinks per day can men with diabetes have?

Answer 7

2

Question 8

It’s suggested that if diabetes patients go out to drink, they should also have ___.

Answer 8

They should also have a meal

Question 9

Physical activity

Answer 9

150 minutes of moderate-vigorous exercise a week spread out over at least 3 days/week with no more than 2 consecutive days without exercise

2-3 sessions/week of resistance training on nonconsecutive days

Flexibility and balance training 2-3x/week suggested for older adults with diabetes

Question 10

Smoking

Answer 10

Advise patients not to smoke, counsel on smoking cessation if needed