WGU EAQ Nutrition Chapter 20: Diabetes Mellitus Exam
Questions and Answer 2026
What is the recommended blood pressure for adults with an elevated risk of cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and diabetes? - Correct Answers Below 130/80 mm Hg
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) endorses which type of diet for type 1 diabetes
management? - Correct Answers The ADA does not endorse any specific diet
Which is a characteristic of type 2 diabetes? - Correct Answers Insulin produced by the body
cannot be used.
In the United States, gestational diabetes accounts for what percentage of all pregnancies
annually? - Correct Answers 7%
Which Hemoglobin A 1c value would classify a patient as prediabetic? - Correct Answers 6%
What is the 1-hour postprandial blood glucose goal for a patient with gestational diabetes? -
Correct Answers Less than 155 mg/dl
Chronic kidney disease and renal failure requiring dialysis develop in approximately what
percentage of patients with type 1 diabetes? - Correct Answers 50%
Genetic predisposition and environmental factors are common with which type of diabetes? -
Correct Answers Type 1 diabetes
, Which statement regarding type 1 diabetes is correct? - Correct Answers I will always need to
take insulin.
What is often the first manifestation of type 1 diabetes?gmail - Correct Answers Diabetic
Ketoacidosis
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease resulting in the destruction of which cells? - Correct
Answers Beta cells of the pancreas
When should patients to be test for gestational diabetes? - Correct Answers Second Trimester
What is the basic goal for nutrition therapy for patients with type 1 diabetes? - Correct Answers
Maintenance of a lean weight
Why is exercise important for a patient with type 2 diabetes who is already maintaining a
healthy weight? - Correct Answers
In addition to glucose management, which intervention can slow the progression of
nephropathy and end-stage renal disease? - Correct Answers Antihypertensive therapy
Patients with prediabetes would which fasting blood glucose value? - Correct Answers 110
mg/dl
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of gestational diabetes? - Correct Answers Blurred
vision
Increased thirst
Weight loss with increased appetite
Questions and Answer 2026
What is the recommended blood pressure for adults with an elevated risk of cardiovascular
disease (CVD) and diabetes? - Correct Answers Below 130/80 mm Hg
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) endorses which type of diet for type 1 diabetes
management? - Correct Answers The ADA does not endorse any specific diet
Which is a characteristic of type 2 diabetes? - Correct Answers Insulin produced by the body
cannot be used.
In the United States, gestational diabetes accounts for what percentage of all pregnancies
annually? - Correct Answers 7%
Which Hemoglobin A 1c value would classify a patient as prediabetic? - Correct Answers 6%
What is the 1-hour postprandial blood glucose goal for a patient with gestational diabetes? -
Correct Answers Less than 155 mg/dl
Chronic kidney disease and renal failure requiring dialysis develop in approximately what
percentage of patients with type 1 diabetes? - Correct Answers 50%
Genetic predisposition and environmental factors are common with which type of diabetes? -
Correct Answers Type 1 diabetes
, Which statement regarding type 1 diabetes is correct? - Correct Answers I will always need to
take insulin.
What is often the first manifestation of type 1 diabetes?gmail - Correct Answers Diabetic
Ketoacidosis
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease resulting in the destruction of which cells? - Correct
Answers Beta cells of the pancreas
When should patients to be test for gestational diabetes? - Correct Answers Second Trimester
What is the basic goal for nutrition therapy for patients with type 1 diabetes? - Correct Answers
Maintenance of a lean weight
Why is exercise important for a patient with type 2 diabetes who is already maintaining a
healthy weight? - Correct Answers
In addition to glucose management, which intervention can slow the progression of
nephropathy and end-stage renal disease? - Correct Answers Antihypertensive therapy
Patients with prediabetes would which fasting blood glucose value? - Correct Answers 110
mg/dl
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of gestational diabetes? - Correct Answers Blurred
vision
Increased thirst
Weight loss with increased appetite
