Diabetes Nutrition and Diet 5

Question 1

During illness, a person with Type 1 diabetes who cannot eat should:

Accepted Answer

Continue taking basal insulin and check blood sugar frequently

Answer

Basal insulin must continue during illness even without food intake because stress hormones raise blood glucose, and frequent monitoring helps guide adjustments.

Question 2

Which fermented food may benefit gut microbiome health and improve insulin sensitivity in people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Plain Greek yogurt with live cultures

Answer

Plain Greek yogurt with live active cultures provides probiotics that support a healthy gut microbiome, which is linked to improved insulin sensitivity.

Question 3

How does alcohol consumption affect blood glucose in a person taking insulin or sulfonylureas?

Accepted Answer

It can cause delayed hypoglycemia hours after drinking

Answer

Alcohol inhibits gluconeogenesis in the liver, which can cause hypoglycemia several hours after drinking, especially when insulin or sulfonylureas are on board.

Question 4

Which macronutrient adjustment is the basis of a low-carbohydrate diet for diabetes management?

Accepted Answer

Limiting carbohydrates to 20-50g per day

Answer

A low-carbohydrate diet for diabetes typically restricts carbohydrate intake to 20-50g daily, which directly reduces post-meal glucose and insulin demand.

Question 5

A person with Type 2 diabetes is trying to lose weight. Which eating pattern is specifically supported by the ADA for weight loss in diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Multiple eating patterns including Mediterranean, low-carb, and DASH can be effective

Answer

The ADA recognizes that multiple eating patterns—including Mediterranean, low-carbohydrate, vegetarian, and DASH diets—can be effective for weight loss and diabetes management.

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Diabetes Nutrition and Diet 5