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Who cares who's who in the world of diabetes? Well, sometimes seeing which famous (and infamous) people have lived with this disease -- in fact, thrived in spite of it -- can be inspiring. We even list movies that feature diabetes.

So without further ado, here's our list of past and present celebrities from all walks of life who have/had type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Choose a category to find out more.

Sports

From football stars to medal winners, these athletes are finding success on and off the field.

Science

Some of the greatest scientific minds of our time have been touched by diabetes.

Entertainment

Do you know who's who in celebrities with diabetes? Find out if your favorite star is on the list!

Musicians

Singing in the tune of D? Check our list and see if your Top 40 are also fine-tuning their health.

Politicians and Statesmen

Vote "Yes!" on learning who is representing their own diabetes life in the political arena.

Artists

These talented people are creating works of art while managing their diabetes.

Writers, Reporters, Editors

Do you have the scoop on which wordsmiths live with this disease?

Business

These entrepreneurial types aren't letting their diagnosis stop them from achieving their goals.

Others

From the rectory to the research labs, these people are known for their great moments in history.