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 dehydration:

1. How do my diabetes and glucose control affect my risk of dehydration?
   
   
2. How can dehydration affect my diabetes?
   
   
3. Am I at risk of complications such as ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome or diabetic coma?
   
   
4. What treatment plan should I have in place in case of such emergencies?
   
   
5. What can happen if I drink too much water?
   
   
6. Am I at risk of overhydration?
   
   
7. How much water should I generally drink?
   
   
8. In what circumstances should I drink more or less?
   
   
9. What signs of dehydration should I watch for?
   
   
10. How can I distinguish mild dehydration that I can treat myself from serious dehydration that needs medical attention?