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 sugar:

1. How much sugar is it OK for me to eat?
   
   
2. What’s the best way for me to keep track of this?
   
   
3. How do I adjust my diet if I have an occasional high-sugar, high-calorie treat such as a sundae?
   
   
4. Does too much sugar lead to obesity? Can it raise my risk of insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes or double diabetes?
   
   
5. Can the glycemic index be helpful to me, or does sugar have the same effect on my glucose as other carbohydrates?
   
   
6. Will eating protein or fat with sugar reduce spikes in my glucose?
   
   
7. Can artificial sweeteners help me eat right?
   
   
8. Should I adjust insulin or other medication if I eat sugar?
   
   
9. Should I eat a certain amount of sugar before, during or after exercise?
   
   
10. Are juices that say “made from 100 percent fruit juice” lower in sugar?
    
    
11. Is the sugar found in milk OK for me to drink?
    
    
12. Can you refer me to a registered dietitian for help in meal planning?