Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

Question 1

In Canada where is obesity more common

Answer 1

East side of Canada has higher obesity and overweight

Question 2

Kinds of Type 2 Diabetes

Answer 2

Insulin Resistance

Insulin secretory deficit

Question 3

What trait do most type 2 diabetics exhibit

Answer 3

Abdominal Obesity which is a major contributor to insulin resistance

Question 4

Impact of Diabetes on Individual

Answer 4

Teeth

Eyes

Heart

Pregnancy

Kidney

Foot

Question 5

Impact of Diabetes on Individual
- Teeth

Answer 5

Higher risk of periodontal disease

Question 6

Impact of Diabetes on Individual
- Eyes

Answer 6

2 to 3 times more likely to develop visual impairment or blindness

Question 7

Impact of Diabetes on Individual
- Heart

Answer 7

2 to 3 times more likely to have cardiovascular disease

Question 8

Impact of Diabetes on Individual
- Pregnancy

Answer 8

Transgenerational effects, baby has higher chance of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease

Question 9

Impact of Diabetes on Individual
- Kidneys

Answer 9

10 times more likely to have end stage renal disease

Question 10

Impact of Diabetes on Individual
- Feet

Answer 10

20 times more likely to be hospitalized for nontraumatic lower limb amputation

Question 11

Impact of Diabetes on Individual
- Healthcare System

Answer 11

Those with diabetes are
- 2 times more likely to visit their family physician
- 2 to 3 times more likely to see a specialist
- 3 times more likely to be hospitalized
- if hospitalized stay for 4-6 days longer

Question 12

Impact of Diabetes on Individual
- Other

Answer 12

Neuropathy
Anxiety and Depression
Erectile Dysfunction
Foot Ulcers

Question 13

What is the leading cause of death for people with diabetes

Answer 13

1. Heart disease
2. Cancer
3. Stroke

Question 14

Life expectancy with diabetes vs without

Answer 14

6 years shorter with diabetes

Question 15

People with pre-diabetes are at a higher risk of death
- True or False

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Core Defects contributing to Type 2 Diabetes

Answer 16

Insulin Resistance in muscle and liver

Impaired Insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells

Question 17

CANRISK: Who is at more risk
- Age

Answer 17

Older people are at higher risk

Question 18

CANRISK: Who is at more risk
- Biological Sex

Answer 18

Males are at higher risk

Question 19

CANRISK: Who is at more risk
- BMI

Answer 19

Higher BMI are at higher risk
- One’s BMI can be changed

Question 20

CANRISK: Who is at more risk
- Waist Size

Answer 20

Higher waist size are at risk

Question 21

CANRISK: Who is at more risk
- Physical Activity

Answer 21

No 30 minutes of physical activity are at risk
- Can be a brisk walk

Question 22

CANRISK: Who is at more risk
- Diet

Answer 22

No fruits and vegetables everyday are at higher risk

Question 23

CANRISK: Who is at more risk
- Blood Pressure

Answer 23

High blood pressure are at higher risk

Question 24

CANRISK: Who is at more risk
- Pregnancy

Answer 24

Giving birth to a baby 9 lbs or more (Macroscopic) means higher risk

Question 25

CANRISK: Who is at more risk
- Family

Answer 25

If the mother/father/sibling/child has diabetes then patient has a high risk

Question 26

CANRISK: Who is at more risk
- Level of education

Answer 26

The lower the level of education the higher the risk

Question 27

CANRISK: Who is at more risk
- Ethnic Group

Answer 27

South Asian > East Asian > Black > Indigenous > Non-White > White

Question 28

Benefits of Lifestyle Intervention

Answer 28

Reduces progression of diabetes

Improves insulin sensitivity

Lowers Blood Glucose

Improves Lipids

Improves Blood Pressure