Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or healthcare professional the following questions about gene therapy:

1. Is gene therapy being used for my type of diabetes, diabetic complications or other conditions I have?
   
   
2. Am I a candidate for gene therapy?
   
   
3. Do you recommend that I consider participating in a clinical trial?
   
   
4. What would my treatment options be with gene therapy?
   
   
5. How does this therapy work?
   
   
6. Are these treatments available to me only in clinical trials?
   
   
7. Can you refer me to an appropriate clinical trial or tell me where to get more information?
   
   
8. What are the benefits and risks of the treatments for me?
   
   
9. How would I be monitored during and after gene therapy?
   
   
10. What would my prognosis be with the treatment? How would this compare to my prognosis with standard treatments?