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Mealtime Insulin Appointment Guide

Ask the right questions at your next doctor’s appointment. Answer two questions below to personalize your appointment guide.

Have you started mealtime insulin?
1. Yes, I have started mealtime insulin
2. No, I have not started mealtime insulin
Will this appointment be an in-office visit or an online/telehealth appointment?
1. In-office visit
2. Online/telehealth appointment

Top Questions Your Doctor May Ask You About Mealtime Insulin If you’re having a telehealth appointment, it's helpful to keep these things in mind. Test your computer or smartphone to make sure you can log in without difficulties. Since the doctor can’t examine you in person, be very specific about your symptoms. Print this appointment guide or write down your questions so you remember what to ask, and consider having someone sit with you to listen in. Have your medicines with you so you can show the doctor the labels and doses, and if you are interested in a specific treatment, be sure to ask about it.

Please describe the symptoms and issues you’re having that led you to schedule this online appointment. Start at the beginning of this current episode and tell me how and when things have changed and progressed.
Are you taking your mealtime insulin as prescribed, before each meal?
How frequently do you miss doses of insulin? Frequently, occasionally or rarely?
Do you eat three regular meals per day? How often do you skip meals?
Are you tracking your blood sugar readings?
Do you have any questions, or worries or concerns you'd like to discuss?
What insulin are you currently taking and when do you take it?
In what part of the body do you take your shots, and how do you rotate the sites?
What kind of support system do you have to help you manage meals and insulin?
Do you know how to estimate the number of carbohydrates you eat per meal?
What challenges are you having with mealtime insulin?
What new symptoms are you experiencing?

Top Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Mealtime Insulin Many people forget to ask important questions at their doctor's appointments. You may want to print or write these questions down before your appointment so you remember to get the answers you need.

Why do you think I need mealtime insulin?
Will I continue to take my other diabetes medications in addition to the mealtime insulin?
What happens if I miss a dose of mealtime insulin, or skip a meal?
Will I have to determine how much mealtime insulin to take? If yes, how will I know how much I need?
How soon before a meal will I need to take mealtime insulin?
Will I need to measure my blood sugar before and after each meal?
How well is my mealtime insulin working?
What is my target blood sugar level after using mealtime insulin? Am I hitting that goal?
How often will you want to see me and evaluate my diabetes now that I'm on mealtime insulin?
What should I do if I miss a dose of mealtime insulin, either because I skipped a meal, am sick, or other?
What happens if I take the wrong amount of mealtime insulin, either too much or not enough?
Will I have to take mealtime insulin forever?
Where and how should I store insulin?
Will taking mealtime insulin prevent me from developing new diabetes complications or symptoms?
Do you agree that mealtime insulin is the best option for me?
What new symptoms are you experiencing?

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