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 obesity and diabetes:

1. Am I overweight or obese?
   
   
2. What should my ideal weight be?
   
   
3. How should I control my weight?
   
   
4. What risks does being too heavy have for me?
   
   
5. Are there risks if I lose weight too fast or with certain diets?
   
   
6. How much exercise should I get?
   
   
7. Which activities should I do, and are there any I should avoid?
   
   
8. Do you recommend any medications to help me lose weight? What are the risks and benefits? Are any weight-loss supplements OK, or should I avoid them?
   
   
9. Will it do any good if I can lose just a few pounds?
   
   
10. If nothing else works for me, should I consider weight-loss surgery? Which type? What are the risks and benefits? Could bariatric surgery cure my diabetes?
    
    
11. How can I help my diabetic spouse or child lose weight?