A diagnosis of diabetes is a scary thing, but having a health care team that is knowledgeable and communicative can make the ride a little less bumpy. Your doctor is only one part of the equation in diabetes — because diabetes is a systemic disease that can affect every part of your body, you'll also be seeing a team of specialists to help prevent and treat complications. Choose them thoughtfully and play an active and educated role in your care, and you'll be in charge of your diabetes rather than the other way around.