Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States and around the world. It can not be cured, but in many cases it can be prevented and treated effectively. However, most patients do not have access to the care they need to live well with this disease. Conquering Diabetes discusses preventing diabetes, as well as the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, using essays from real patients and advice from a well known diabetologist along with her nutritionist and diabetes educators. Finally, it provides a 12-step plan for getting the most out of the health-care system, regardless of the type of health plan available. Anyone with a chronic disease needs to become their own greatest advocate to maximize the available healthcare resources and minimize unnecessary suffering and even premature death.