Table 5 Results of Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire
From: A needs assessment of people living with diabetes and diabetic retinopathy
DKQ (n = 26) m 15.9 SD 7.59 (n = 26) | True | False |
|---|---|---|
1. Eating too much sugar and other sweet foods is a cause of diabetes | 17 | 9 |
2. The usual cause of diabetes is lack of effective insulin in the body | 21 | 5 |
3. Diabetes is caused by failure of the kidneys to keep sugar out of the urine | 2 | 24 |
4. Kidneys produce insulin | 16 | 10 |
5. In untreated diabetes, the amount of sugar in the blood usually increases | 24 | 2 |
6. If I am diabetic, my children have a higher chance of being diabetic | 10 | 16 |
7. Diabetes can be cured | 16 | 10 |
8. A fasting blood sugar level of 210 is too high | 7 | 19 |
9. The best way to check my diabetes is by testing my urine | 8 | 18 |
10. Regular exercise will increase the need for insulin or other diabetic medication | 21 | 5 |
11. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2 | 8 | 18 |
12. An insulin reaction is caused by too much food | 8 | 18 |
13. Medication is more important than diet and exercise to control my diabetes | 6 | 20 |
14. Diabetes often causes poor circulation | 24 | 2 |
15. Cuts and abrasions on diabetes heal more slowly | 26 | 0 |
16. Diabetics should take extra care when cutting their toenails | 26 | 0 |
17. A person with diabetes should cleanse a cut with iodine and alcohol | 9 | 17 |
18. The way I prepare my food is as important as the foods I eat | 25 | 1 |
19. Diabetes can damage my kidneys | 22 | 3 |
20. Diabetes can cause loss of feeling in my hands, fingers and feet | 25 | 1 |
21. Shaking and sweating are signs of high blood sugar | 22 | 4 |
22. Frequent urination and thirst are signs of low blood sugar | 13 | 13 |
23. Tight elastic hose or socks are not bad for diabetics | 19 | 7 |
24. A diabetic diet consists mostly of special foods | 17 | 9 |