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Review the following 'Questions To Ask' about diabetes so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.

1. Am I at risk for diabetes?

2. What signs and symptoms indicate that I may have diabetes?

3. What type of tests should I have to find out if I have diabetes?

4. What can I do to prevent the disease from developing, if other members of my family have it?

If you have already been diagnosed with diabetes ask these Questions:

5. What are my "ABC" numbers? A for A1C (or hemoglobin A1C) test; B for blood pressure; and C for cholesterol.

6.What should my "ABC" target numbers be?

7.What actions should I take to reach my "ABC" numbers?

8. When and under what conditions should I test my blood sugar?

9. When should I see a dietitian to Review what I eat?

10. What effect has diabetes had on my eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart? What tests do I need to monitor these body functions?

11.Which exercises are best for me?

12. Do you think my daily regimen is helping me control my diabetes, or do I need to change it? What changes do I need to make to the food I eat or the insulin I take? Should I exercise more?

13. How should I take care of my feet? What types of socks and shoes should I wear?

14. Are there any new medications or combinations of medications that could help me manage my type 2 diabetes?