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Diabetes Supplies History Trivia Quiz

Anyone who is familiar with diabetes knows that there are a lot of equipment and supplies that goes along with its management.

A multiple-choice quiz by loveoflearning. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
loveoflearning

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
135,885

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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2283

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year was insulin first isolated? Hint

1915-1916

1921-1922

1942-1943

1902-1903

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is responsible for creating the first at-home test for diabetes, using urine? Hint

Helen Free

Robert Williams

Donald King

Sarah Jackson

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Question 3 of 10

3. When was the first at-home blood test for diabetes developed? Hint

1965

1957

1946

1986

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of the first glucometer? Hint

Ames Reflectance Meter

Simplex Meter

Eyetone

Onetouch Basic

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Question 5 of 10

5. What year was the first person treated with insulin? Hint

1922

1917

1930

1903

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Question 6 of 10

6. What year was Humalog, a fast acting insulin, introduced? Hint

1979

1996

1983

2000

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Question 7 of 10

7. What company came up with the first insulin pump? Hint

Minimed

Miles

Disetronic

Deltec

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which company came up with the first insulin pen? Hint

Pfiezer

Novo Nordisk

Eli Lilly

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of a test that allows people with diabetes to measure their Hemoglobin A1C at home using a fingerstick like those used to measure glucose? Hint

Rapid A1C

A1C Now

Fast Score

Know Control

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which meter on the United States market requires the least amount of blood for blood sugar testing? Hint

Therasense Freestyle

Accu-chek Compact

Onetouch Ultra

Precision Q.I.D.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was insulin first isolated?

Answer: 1921-1922

This happened at the University of Toronto, in Canada. The four main scientists involved were Banting, Best, Macleod, and Collip.

2. Who is responsible for creating the first at-home test for diabetes, using urine?

Answer: Helen Free

She created at-home urine analysis that could be used to determine if there was sugar in the urine, a sign of high blood sugar. She worked for Miles, which was a maker of diabetes supplies that turned into Bayer later.

3. When was the first at-home blood test for diabetes developed?

Answer: 1965

These were called Dextrostix and changed color to indicate blood sugar levels. They were created by Ernie Adams.

4. What was the name of the first glucometer?

Answer: Ames Reflectance Meter

This was simply a meter that read Dextrostix. It was developed by Ames, which turned into Miles, which turned into Bayer. Bayer makes four meters as of June 2003, the Elite, Elite XL, Dex, and most recently the Breeze. Their line of products is called Ascensia.

The first patent for the A.R.M., as it was called, was issued on September 14, 1971. Anton H. Clemens developed it. A swinging needle showed the level on a scale. The Eyetone later became much more popular. At that time, meters were not meant for regular use at home.

The Onetouch Basic came much later, and is still used by many people. The Simplex is a product of my imagination.

5. What year was the first person treated with insulin?

Answer: 1922

He was 14 and named Leonard Thompson. Before this, people with type 1 diabetes did not live for very long.

6. What year was Humalog, a fast acting insulin, introduced?

Answer: 1996

This was, and is, made by Eli Lilly. It is a fast acting insulin, so it is used in pumps, to cover carbohydrates eaten (bolus), or to bring down a high blood sugar (correction bolus).

7. What company came up with the first insulin pump?

Answer: Minimed

It was made in 1983. An insulin pump mimics the working pancreas. A small dose of fast-acting insulin is given every few minutes. This is the basal dose. Then in the event of a high blood sugar or when food is eaten, more insulin is given. This is called the bolus dose.

A pump is almost constantly conected to the person and is about the size of a pager. The pump was called the Minimed 502, and was later updated with the 502A.

8. Which company came up with the first insulin pen?

Answer: Novo Nordisk

An insulin pen is a method of delivering insulin. As the name implies, they look like a pen, making them discreet. A dose is dialed up on the pen, then it is given. This also makes them accurate.

9. What is the name of a test that allows people with diabetes to measure their Hemoglobin A1C at home using a fingerstick like those used to measure glucose?

Answer: A1C Now

The Hemoglobin A1C is a blood test, usually preformed in a lab, that allows people to know around where their average blood sugars have been for the previous three months.

10. Which meter on the United States market requires the least amount of blood for blood sugar testing?

Answer: Therasense Freestyle

The Freestyle is the smallest at .3 microliters. Meter companies are continually working towards smaller sample sizes for less pain. Continuous monitors are also being developed that would measure levels every few seconds for greater control and less pain (from no need for pokes with a continuous monitor).

Source: Author loveoflearning

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