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 allergy:

1. Do I or could I have an insulin allergy?
   
   
2. What signs should I watch for?
   
   
3. What diagnostic tests might I need?
   
   
4. Could I instead be allergic to latex or something else used in my administration of insulin?
   
   
5. If I’m allergic to my insulin, can I be treated with something other than insulin?
   
   
6. If not, could a different type of insulin help me?
   
   
7. Am I candidate for desensitization therapy?
   
   
8. Will medications or any other treatment options help me?
   
   
9. What are the risks of my insulin allergy? What are my chances of developing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock?
   
   
10. Should I carry an epinephrine injection kit in case of an allergic emergency?
    
    
11. What should be done if I have an allergic emergency?