I have Diabetes

Dear Patient: DIABETES: 10 HEALTH QUERIES TO ASK YOU DOCTOR;



Below are few questions, you can ask the doctor. Please do not just limit yourself to these questions.



1. What are the complications of diabetes?



2. How often should i be seeing my doctor?



3. How often should i test my blood sugar levels and what should i do if its high or low?



4. If i am fine after a period of time, still do i need to take medications for diabetics?



5. Diabetes means should i stop eating the food i like the best?



6. What is the importance of diet in diabetes?



7. How does exercise help me in my diabetes?



8. What are the lab examinations i have to get on a routine check up basis to lower my risk of complications?



9. What are the alarming symptoms and signs if my blood sugars are too high?



10. What are the possible side effects of my medications/insulin.?



Always ask the doctor before leaving is there anything that I should be concerned with?