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 monitoring:

1. How often should I check my glucose?
   
   
2. At what times of the day should I monitor my glucose?
   
   
3. What is my target glucose range?
   
   
4. What should I do when my glucose is too high or low?
   
   
5. What factors can affect my glucose levels?
   
   
6. Under what circumstances do I need to check my glucose more closely than usual?
   
   
7. Which type of glucose monitor do you recommend for me?
   
   
8. Do suggest any particular features or brand?
   
   
9. Are there any recent or soon-to-come innovations in glucose monitoring that could benefit me?
   
   
10. When is it OK for me to use a visually read blood test or a urine test to monitor glucose?
    
    
11. Should I monitor my glycohemoglobin with a home testing kit?