Question

which of the following is a primary symptom of diabetes?
○ excessive thirst
○ weight gain
○ chronic headaches
○ yellowish color of the skin
question 23
which of the following is a leading risk factor for type 2 diabetes?
○ being under age 30
○ obesity
○ high carbohydrate intake
○ excessive exercise

Explanation:

First Question (Primary symptom of diabetes):

Excessive thirst is a classic primary symptom of diabetes (especially Type 1 and Type 2) due to high blood sugar levels causing the body to try to flush out excess glucose, leading to increased urination and subsequent thirst. Weight gain is not typical (often weight loss in Type 1, and Type 2 can have weight - related factors but not a primary symptom), chronic headaches are not specific, and yellowish skin color is related to jaundice (liver issues) not diabetes.

Obesity is a well - known leading risk factor for Type 2 diabetes. Being under age 30 is not a risk factor (risk increases with age), high carbohydrate intake alone isn't a leading risk factor (it's more about overall calorie intake and obesity), and excessive exercise is not a risk factor (lack of exercise is).

Answer:

A. excessive thirst (assuming the first option is labeled A, if not, the option with "excessive thirst")

Second Question (Risk factor for Type 2 diabetes):