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 insulin administration:

1. Of the various methods of taking insulin, how do their advantages and disadvantages compare for me?
   
   
2. Which method or methods of insulin administration do you recommend for me?
   
   
3. Do you recommend any particular type or brand of this device for me?
   
   
4. How might this method of insulin administration affect my diet or exercise habits?
   
   
5. Will I need training from a diabetes educator in using this device?
   
   
6. What insertion sites should I use, and how often should I rotate them?
   
   
7. How often will I need to check my glucose?
   
   
8. What plan should I have in place in case I have an insulin or glucose emergency?
   
   
9. What are my options if I have trouble with this way of taking insulin?
   
   
10. Are there any methods of insulin administration nearing approval that could benefit me?
    
    
11. Could an islet cell transplant or a pancreas transplant be the answer for me?