Diabetes affects the body in many complex ways, and having a team to help you stay as healthy and vital as possible, for as long as possible, is key.

For your diabetes care, you may see your primary care provider or a specialist 2–4 times a year. Here we list some of the regular exams and tests recommended for people with diabetes.

Having a good talk with your doctor may be the best medicine around. Studies show that when patients are satisfied with how they can discuss problems with their doctors, they tend to recover from illnesses more easily.

It's no picnic being a patient. But as long as you have to be one, it pays to make the most of it.

Few tests can match the routine urine analysis for telling your doctor what's going on inside your body.

You probably don't enjoy giving a blood sample, but it's an important part of a physical exam. From a small sample of your blood, your health care provider can order scores of tests.

To manage your diabetes, it's important to get regular health exams. This list will help you track which exams you need.

Diabetes affects every part of your life, and it can create problems that aren’t easy to talk about with your health care provider.

Between regular appointments, what should you do if symptoms flare up, or new ones appear?

To avoid wasting valuable time, be prepared for every doctor visit, using these suggestions.

Here are suggestions that can help you work with your doctor if you choose to use alternative therapies.

Whatever the reason for needing a new primary care physician, these suggestions can help you find the right doctor.

When you and your health care provider communicate well regarding health and personal issues, your health benefits.