Good diabetes care means enlisting the help of an experience endocrinologist as soon as you can after getting your diagnosis. It won't be cheap, but your insurance should cover it. Given their training, endocrinologists have a better understanding of your problems than most doctors.

Nothing beats an internist as a general diabetes care physician. They can't replace an endocrinologist, but they tend to offer better care for diabetics than the basic general practitioner or family practice doctor, and can handle your health between endocrinologist visits.

If you're lucky and vigilant about your health, your diabetes care might be limited to a rigorous diet and vigorous exercise. Check with your doctor, however, to see if this is truly an option for you; some people are unable to control their diabetes without medication.