How to get the best possible care for your diabetes

If you have diabetes, you’re not alone: About 11.5 percent of Americans report having been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the last eight years alone, according to a report from the Gallup-Healthways State of Well-Being Index.

The report measured diabetes rates in all 50 states and 190 communities across the country. Despite an overall increase in cases, some areas have had success in tackling the epidemic. What can we learn from places like Boulder, Colorado, where less than five percent of people have diabetes? Researchers point to the importance of having a dedicated health team that will have your back through every stage of diabetes treatment.