Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with healthcare professionals regarding their condition. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to autonomic neuropathy:

1. What are the first symptoms of autonomic neuropathy that I am likely to notice?
   
   
2. How will you diagnose my autonomic neuropathy?
   
   
3. What is the likely cause of my autonomic neuropathy?
   
   
4. Do I need to be tested for diabetes?
   
   
5. How fast is my autonomic neuropathy likely to progress?
   
   
6. What are my treatment options?
   
   
7. What are the side effects of these treatments?
   
   
8. Are there self-care steps that I can take to reduce my symptoms?
   
   
9. What signs should I look for that might indicate my condition is worsening?
   
   
10. What is my long-term prognosis?