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 glucose meters:

1. How often should I test my blood glucose?
   
   
2. At what times should I do this?
   
   
3. What is my target glucose range?
   
   
4. What should I do when my glucose is out of this range?
   
   
5. Are there any particular features I should look for in a glucose meter?
   
   
6. Am I a good candidate for a continuous glucose monitoring device?
   
   
7. Am I a good candidate for a combined insulin pump and glucose meter?
   
   
8. Do you recommend a certain model of glucose meter for me?
   
   
9. Who will train me in using my meter?
   
   
10. What kind of care does my glucose meter need? How often should it be calibrated?
    
    
11. What sites should I take a blood sample from? How often should I rotate sites?
    
    
12. What other glucose testing should I undergo, and how often?