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 shock:

1. What exactly is insulin shock? How is it different from hypoglycemia?
   
   
2. Do I have hypoglycemia unawareness?
   
   
3. Am I at increased risk of experiencing insulin shock?
   
   
4. Can I develop insulin shock even if I don’t take insulin?
   
   
5. Could any of my oral diabetes medications have a risk of leading to insulin shock?
   
   
6. What signs of hypoglycemia or insulin shock should I watch for?
   
   
7. How can I reduce my risk of hypoglycemia and insulin shock?
   
   
8. Would you create a sick-day plan for me?
   
   
9. What plan should I have in place in case I experience insulin shock or a loved one does?
   
   
10. If a glucagon kit is recommended, what do I need to know about glucagon?
    
    
11. Who should be trained to inject glucagon in case of emergency?