Characteristic	Response	N	%
Sugar-rich foods are a risk for a person with diabetes	Incorrect	136	19.4
Sugar-rich foods are a risk for a person with diabetes	Correct*	564	80.6
Diabetes is primarily due to decreased secretion of insulin by the pancreas	Incorrect	71	10.1
	Correct*	629	89.9
Does diabetes contribute to kidney disease?	No	285	40.7
Does diabetes contribute to kidney disease?	Yes*	415	59.3
Blood sugar levels fluctuate if diabetes is left untreated	Incorrect	108	15.4
Blood sugar levels fluctuate if diabetes is left untreated	Correct*	592	84.6
If I have diabetes, my children have a higher chance of developing diabetes	Incorrect	223	31.9
	Correct*	477	68.1
There is currently no cure for diabetes	Incorrect	337	48.1
There is currently no cure for diabetes	Correct*	363	51.9
Regular exercise increases the need for diabetes medications	Incorrect*	578	82.6
	Correct	122	17.4
Tremors and sweating may be signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) from insulin imbalances	Incorrect	213	30.4
	Correct*	487	69.6
Obesity is a major contributor to the onset of diabetes	No	168	24.0
Obesity is a major contributor to the onset of diabetes	Yes*	532	76.0
People with diabetes should take care when cutting toenails	No	127	18.1
People with diabetes should take care when cutting toenails	Yes*	573	81.9
Frequent urination and excessive thirst are signs of high blood sugar levels	No	257	36.7
	Yes*	443	63.3
Low blood sugar may be caused by too much insulin in the bloodstream	Incorrect	254	36.3
	Correct*	446	63.7
Compression socks are helpful for those with diabetes	Incorrect	509	72.7
Compression socks are helpful for those with diabetes	Correct*	191	27.3