- Are you familiar with diabetes-related foot problems?
- What kind of shoes should I wear?
- How often should I check my feet?
- How can I make my shoes more comfortable?
- What would be a warning sign of foot problems?
- Can I still exercise if my feet hurt?
- What type of exercise would be best for someone with nerve damage in his or her feet?
- Should I cut my own toenails and trim calluses?
Diabetes: What Does a Healthy Portion of Food Look Like?
Questions for your dietitian
- How does my diet affect my blood sugar, my cholesterol, and my risk for heart disease?
- What dietary changes can I make to improve my health?
- Can you help me draw up a meal plan?
- Where can I go to get help on how to eat?
- Are high-carbohydrate and starchy foods forbidden?
- Are desserts forbidden?
- What kinds of food should I eat more of? What kinds should I eat less of?
- Can I drink alcohol? How much?
- Can you explain “carb exchanges”?
- Can I eat more protein?
Questions for your health care plan
- What kind of diabetes supplies will you cover?
- Which diabetes medications do you cover?
- Are my physicians covered? What if my doctor makes a referral to a specialist?
- Is diabetes education or a weight-loss or fitness program covered?
- Will the plan pay for visits with a dietitian or diabetes educator?
- Will my plan cover complications from diabetes? Which kinds?
- Will the plan pay for counseling or a diabetes support group?
Being diagnosed with diabetes can be challenging and leave you with several questions about how to maintain your health, but this list of questions is a great start to help you take charge of your health, get your diabetes on track and live a long and healthy life.