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

1. What is my blood pressure? What should it be?
   
   
2. How does diabetes affect my blood pressure, and how does blood pressure affect my diabetes?
   
   
3. How often should I check my blood pressure?
   
   
4. Should I get a home blood pressure kit? If so, which kind?
   
   
5. How often should a doctor review my blood pressure?
   
   
6. Can diet and exercise control my blood pressure?
   
   
7. What kind of diet should I follow? Should I see a registered dietitian?
   
   

8. What kind of exercise should I do? How much and how often?
   
   

9. If I need blood pressure drugs, which kind is best for me?
   
   

10. Can these medications raise my blood sugar or cause other problems?
    
    

11. Can my blood pressure drug also help against kidney disease or other disorders?
    
    

12. Are there symptoms if my blood pressure gets too high?
    
    

13. Is it possible for my blood pressure to be too low?
    
    

14. How can I avoid postural hypotension?