Getty Images According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 38 million Americans (more than 11% of the population) have diabetes, and new cases are being diagnosed every day. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, here are some suggested questions to ask your doctor to help you take care of your diabetes. What to Ask Your Doctor About Diabetes 1. Which type of diabetes do I have? Two forms of diabetes that are most talked about are Type 1 and Type 2.