HbA1c evaluates an individual’s __________.

Fasted blood glucose

Average blood glucose over the past 90 days

Average muscle glycogen from the past month

An individual with a HbA1c value of 5.8% would be classified as __________.

Normal range

Prediabetic range

Type II diabetic range

Which of the following is considered a fundamental characteristic of an exercise program for those with type II diabetes mellitus?

90 min of exercise per week at 50 – 60% of age predicted heart rate maximum

120 min of exercise per week at a rating of perceived exertion (RPE) of 12 – 16

150 min of exercise per week at 40 – 59% of heart rate reserve (HRR)

Approximately how many individuals diagnosed with diabetes include regular exercise into their treatment plan?

20%

40%

60%

A single bout of exercise can increase a diabetic individual’s ability to uptake glucose for ________ following the exercise bout.

30 min

One hour

Several hours

For individuals with poor glycemic control, which of the following has been shown to lower HbA1c to the greatest extent?

Aerobic exercise

Aerobic and resistance exercise combined

High-intensity interval training

Which of the following should be avoided with diabetic individuals that have retinopathy?

Resistance training

Valsalva maneuver

Aerobic training

For those with type II diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, which of the following is strongly recommended?

Water aerobics

Unstable surface training

Lower body plyometrics

What percentage of type II diabetics have at least two comorbidities?

56.5%

78.0%

88.5%

Exercise sessions for type II diabetics that are too close to bedtime may induce ________.

Hyperglycemia

Hypoglycemia

Hyperlipidemia