Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about aspirin and diabetes:

1. Should I take a daily aspirin to help prevent a heart attack, or do I need to avoid regular use of aspirin?
   
   
2. If daily aspirin is not recommended for me, is it OK if I occasionally take aspirin?
   
   
3. Is it safe for me to use aspirin if I have proteinuria, kidney disease, liver disease, stomach problems or other conditions?
   
   
4. Is it safe for me to use aspirin if I take antidiabetic agents, anticoagulants or other medications?
   
   
5. What dosage of aspirin should I take?
   
   
6. When should I take my aspirin? Should I take it with food? Are there any other instructions I should know about taking it?
   
   
7. If I have a sensitivity or allergy to aspirin, is there an alternative?
   
   
8. What should I do if I miss a dose?
   
   
9. What changes should I make to my diet when taking aspirin?
   
   
10. How will aspirin interact with my current medications? Do I need to change my medication schedule or dosage?
    
    
11. Do I need to avoid taking aspirin around the time I get a flu shot, HPV vaccine or other vaccination?
    
    
12. How do I recognize the symptoms of an overdose of aspirin?
    
    
13. What do I do in case of an overdose?
    
    
14. What should I use for pain relief if I’m already taking aspirin daily?