Questions to Ask the Doctor
Questions are your primary resource to gain a better understanding of your disease and enhance your quality of care. Well-thought-out questions can help you get the most out of your appointments and can make all the difference. Here are some questions you may want to ask:
- How often do I need to monitor my blood-glucose? What is my target range?
- What kinds of food should I eat? What foods should I avoid?
- How much exercise should I get? What kind of exercise?
- Will I need to take any medications? What kinds of medication?
- Do I need insulin injections?
- What should I do if I experience any other symptoms or complications?
- Are there any other specialists I should see?
- What do I need to do if my blood sugars are not controlled on the medicines you prescribe? When do I contact the doctor’s office?
- What should I do if I am sick and cannot eat normally?
