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 cancer risk and diabetes:

1. Does my diabetes or prediabetes increase my risk of cancer?
   
   
2. Do any of my diabetes treatments or other treatments increase my risk of cancer?
   
   
3. Does my family medical history show anything significant about my risk of cancer?
   
   
4. Are there any particular cancers we should be on the watch for?
   
   
5. How often should I have a physical examination? Will it include checks for skin cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer or other cancers?
   
   
6. Are there any cancer tests I should have at an earlier age or more often than recommended for the general population, such as colonoscopy?
   
   
7. How could cancer affect my diabetes or diabetic treatments?
   
   
8. Can I reduce my risk of cancer by improving management of my diabetes?
   
   
9. Can I reduce my risk of cancer and diabetic complications by exercising more, eating better or quitting smoking?
   
   
10. Does the latest research about the link between diabetes and cancer reveal anything that pertains to me?