Understanding Diabetes - Understanding Author:Janet Worsley Norwood Diabetes affects six percent of the population of America (and more than half that number do not realize that they have it), and is one of the biggest health problems facing us today. Left unchecked, diabetes can shorten life. With both juvenile and adult onset diabetes, the condition is one that needs to be thought of every day, and considered ... more »in almost everything that one does. But the good news is that many of those with diabetes who take personal responsibility for managing their disease can live normal, productive lives. Understanding Diabetes will help readers learn more about the disease, explore ways to best control diabetes, work with doctors and other health care professionals to find the best care, and use its resources to allow for taking further charge of health concerns.« less