Test Your Knowledge

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 skin disorders and diabetes:

1. Do I have or am I at risk of any diabetic skin disorders?
   
   
2. What tests might I need to undergo, and what do they involve?
   
   
3. What do my test results show?
   
   
4. What are my treatment options, and which do you recommend?
   
   
5. Could I need surgery if antibiotics or other conservative treatments fail to resolve my skin disorder?
   
   
6. How can I prevent diabetic skin conditions?
   
   
7. When does a skin disorder require medical attention, and when can I treat myself at home?
   
   
8. How often should I check myself for skin disorders?
   
   
9. How often should I be checked by a doctor for skin disorders?
   
   
10. Do I need to see a dermatologist?