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 polydipsia:

1. What is the definition of polydipsia for me?
   
   
2. Could my polydipsia be due to diabetes or to another condition?
   
   
3. What tests for polydipsia might I have to undergo, and what do they involve?
   
   
4. What do my test results show? What is causing my polydipsia?
   
   
5. Does my polydipsia require treatment?
   
   
6. If so, what are my options, and which do you recommend?
   
   
7. How much water should I generally drink?
   
   
8. In what circumstances should I drink more or less?
   
   
9. What can happen if I drink too much or too little?
   
   
10. In addition to polydipsia, what other signs of diabetes should I watch for?