To help you understand your diagnosis, here is a list of questions to ask your provider. You can print this page and take it with you to your appointments.

• How much experience do you have treating HIV?
• What do my lab tests say about the health of my immune system?
• How will you keep track of my immune system's health?
• When should I start taking anti-HIV drugs?
• What can I do to prevent complications, such as opportunistic infections, and stay healthy?
• What are the signs that I might be getting an opportunistic infection or AIDS-related cancer?
• How can I protect my sex partner(s) or injection drug partner(s) from getting HIV?
• Are there certain daily habits I should change in order to help me stay healthy?
• How much exercise should I aim for?