Diabetes to Dialysis to Transplant shares D. R. Crotzer’s honest journey through pancreatitis, type 2 diabetes, dialysis, open heart surgery, kidney transplant, and the long road back to strength. Written with David Tabatsky, the book blends personal storytelling, practical health awareness, humor, and hard-earned lessons for readers facing chronic illness or supporting someone who is. Dave does not write as a doctor; he writes as a survivor who made mistakes, asked questions, learned from medical professionals, and rebuilt his life one step at a time. From hospital fears to YMCA fitness, from painful setbacks to renewed purpose, this memoir encourages readers to pay attention to their bodies, advocate for care, and believe that recovery can begin even after overwhelming challenges, with courage, patience, and steady, informed personal responsibility.