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 hyperglycemia:

1. What is my blood glucose level, and what range should I strive for?
   
   
2. Do I have or am I at risk of developing hyperglycemia?
   
   
3. At what point is my glucose level considered hyperglycemic?
   
   
4. At what point do I need to report a hyperglycemic episode to you or take emergency action?
   
   
5. How often should I check my blood sugar, and how often should I have you or another health professional check it?
   
   
6. Is dawn phenomenon a concern for me?
   
   
   
7. What are ketones? How do they interact with high glucose? When should I perform a ketone test?
   
   
8. If ketones are present in my urine, what steps should I follow to prevent or control diabetic ketoacidosis?
   
   
9. What can happen if I experience hyperglycemia and dehydration? How can I avoid hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome?
   
   
10. Is it dangerous for me to have an occasional episode of hyperglycemia, or is this likely to happen and not a cause for alarm?
    
    
11. What health risks can hyperglycemia pose for me?
    
    
12. What are my treatment options for hyperglycemia?
    
    
13. Can I prevent hyperglycemia?
    
    
14. How do I avoid overcompensating and developing hypoglycemia?