Diabetes Quiz
Win At Weight Loss Quiz
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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.
True
False
2
To lose weight and control blood sugar levels, people with diabetes should adopt a zero-carbohydrate diet.
True
False
3
By reducing calories and exercising, you can expect to see dramatic results over time.
True
False
4
Having diabetes makes losing weight more difficult.
True
False
5
A lot of people with diabetes have a slow metabolism, making it almost impossible to lose weight.
True
False
6
To lose weight and improve your blood sugar levels, you have to stop eating out, especially fast food.
True
False
7
You don't have to exercise to lose weight.
True
False
8
Exercise can make you hungry, which can lead to overeating, especially if you have diabetes.
True
False
9
You may need to lose only 10 pounds or less to see a difference in your blood sugar levels.
True
False
10
To lose weight, you must overhaul your diet.
True
False

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