This book is based on Dr. Avin s years of experience treating elderly diabetic Haitian patients and her doctoral study to find ways to help her patients control their disease. The research project duration was six months conducted using a focus group study comparing the results of 5 elderly men and 5 elderly women ages 65 and above with an HgbA1C of 7 and above. The results were phenomenal and Dr. Avin found that the disease can be controlled if certain variables are included in the treatment plan.