David G. Marrero, PhD, (Editor) is the J.O. Richey Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine of the University of Indiana (Indianapolis) Robert Anderson, EdD, (Associate Editor) is a professor and Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Medical Education on the University of Michigan Medical School (Ann Arbor). Martha Funnell, MS, RN, CDE, (Associate Editor) is a clinical nurse specialist, diabetes educator, adjunct lecturer in the University of Michigan School of Nursing, and Director for Administration at the Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Centre (Ann Arbor). Melinda Maryniuk, Med, RD, CDE, (Associate Editor) is Associate Director, Programs and Services of the Joslin Diabetes Centre's Affiliated Centres Program (Boston).

"This book takes an entirely novel approach that will be of deep interest to the readership-both patients and the clinicians who care for them." --David G. Armstrong. DPM, PhD, MSc "Finally, a book that talks about what patients want from their diabetes educator, not what we want for the diabetic patient. A must-read for all health care professionals and for many patients interested in communication with their diabetes educator." --David S. Schade, MD