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 the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP):

1. What implications does the DPP have in management of my diabetes?
   
   
2. Does the DPP have any implications in reducing my risk of diabetic complications such as cardiovascular disease or diabetic retinopathy?
   
   
3. Can improved exercise habits reduce my need for medication?
   
   
4. Can an improved diet reduce my need for medication?
   
   
5. If I’m prediabetic, should I take metformin to prevent or delay diabetes?
   
   
6. Have follow-up studies compared metformin to other antidiabetic agents?
   
   
7. What do the follow-up study’s findings about antidepressants mean for me?
   
   
8. Does the DPP show how my loved ones can reduce their risk of becoming diabetic?
   
   
9. How do the latest analyses of data from the DPP affect me?
   
   
10. What other major diabetes research projects should I be aware of and follow?
    
    
11. How can I participate in projects such as the DPP?