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

1. Do I have, or am I at risk of developing, hyperinsulinemia?
   
   
2. What tests might I need to undergo?
   
   
3. Are there any signs or symptoms I should watch for?
   
   
4. Is my hyperinsulinemia short-term or chronic? Is it due to insulin resistance, a pancreas tumor, taking too much insulin or another cause?
   
   
5. If I have insulin resistance or diabetes, does that mean I have hyperinsulinemia?
   
   
6. If I have normal glucose or have prediabetes, does having hyperinsulinemia raise my risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
   
   
7. How does hyperinsulinemia affect my risk of hypoglycemia, insulin shock and diabetic coma?
   
   
8. Does hyperinsulinemia increase my risk of heart conditions, stroke, cancer, gout, high blood pressure or other problems?
   
   
9. What are my treatment options?
   
   
10. Can I prevent hyperinsulinemia?
    
    
11. What can I do during pregnancy to reduce my baby’s risk of hyperinsulinemia?
    
    
12. If my infant has hyperinsulinemia, what are the treatment options? What is the expected course?