2024 Taking Diabetes to School Conference

Evaluation Answers

Thank you for completing your evaluation. Your certificate will be sent to you at the email address provided.

The answers to the evaluation questions are below:

 

  1. Approximately what percent of adolescents with type 1 diabetes screen positive for depressive symptoms?
    1. 10%
    2. 15%
    3. 20%
    4. 30%

     

  2. Which of the following might interfere with a child or family’s ability to manage their diabetes well?
    1. Parent is an alcoholic
    2. Child has significant needle anxiety
    3. Child does not want anyone to know he/she has T1D
    4. All of the above 

  3. How many grams of carbohydrate does the Barbara Davis Center recommend children with diabetes eat as a minimum amount per day?
    1. 100g
    2. 50g
    3. 200g
    4. 75g

     

  4. Post meal dosing is MORE likely to cause hypoglycemia on an automated insulin delivery system (i.e. Tandem Control IQ, Omnipod 5, Medtronic 780G with Smartguard)
    1. True
    2. False

     

  5. What is the best strategy to lower the risk of hypoglycemia during physical activity?
    1. Drink adequate amounts of water
    2. Eat a carbohydrate-containing snack before exercise
    3. Reduce insulin on board before exercise (e.g., lower insulin doses, increase time between meals and activity)
    4. Make sure glucose levels are >200 mg/dl before starting exercise
    5. Limit exercising in extreme heat

     

  6. The premature transfer of responsibility for diabetes self-management tasks is correlated with risk of diabetes burnout.
    1. True
    2. False

     

  7. Which of the following is TRUE regarding type 1 diabetes technology in schools?
    1. Children on automated pumps who experience hypoglycemia should always be treated with 15 g of carbohydrates since the pump is continuing to give insulin no matter what.
    2. Children on automated pumps may not use the exercise/activity feature of the pump in school to prevent lows with PE, recess, and sports.
    3. Children on automated pumps may not look at their pumps or cell phones in class since the automation will prevent all lows and highs without user interaction.
    4. Children on automated pumps should test for ketones if experiencing glucose values over 300mg/dl along with nausea and vomiting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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