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"Win At Weight Loss" Quiz

Here's help to test your knowledge—and find the trusted answers you need.

At the bookstore. On the Internet. Through TV and radio. Even from your friends. Finding weight-loss advice is easy. Sorting fact from fiction—now, that's much more difficult. How do you know what to believe? We asked diabetes experts to identify the most common misconceptions about weight loss that they've heard from the patients they counsel. Then we put together this true-or-false quiz based on what they had to say. Ready to test your weight-loss smarts?

  1. Drinking a glass of water during a meal reduces your appetite and helps you eat less.
    A. True
    B. False

  2. To lose weight and control blood sugar levels, people with diabetes should adopt a zero-carbohydrate diet.
    A. True
    B. False

  3. By reducing calories and exercising, you can expect to see dramatic results quickly.
    A. True
    B. False

  4. Having diabetes makes losing weight more difficult.
    A. True
    B. False

  5. A lot of people with diabetes have a slow metabolism, making it almost impossible to lose weight.
    A. True
    B. False

  6. To lose weight and improve your blood sugar levels, you have to stop eating out, especially fast food.
    A. True
    B. False

  7. You don't have to exercise to lose weight.
    A. True
    B. False

  8. Exercise can make you hungry, which can lead to overeating, especially if you have diabetes.
    A. True
    B. False

  9. You may need to lose only 10 pounds or less to see a difference in your blood sugar levels.
    A. True
    B. False

  10. To lose weight, you must overhaul your diet.
    A. True
    B. False


YOUR DAILY COACH

Check Your Meds. Some medications used to lower blood sugar levels may promote weight gain. Other classes of medication, such as oral contraceptives and antidepressants, may lead to weight gain as well. If you suspect that a medication might be part of your weight problem, check with your doctor to see if other options are available. Don't stop taking a prescription medication without first checking with your doctor.

 
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