Nashua, New Hampshire. Author, engineer, entrepreneur, and inventor D. R. Crotzer announces the release of Diabetes to Dialysis to Transplant: What You Can Learn from My Recoveries, a deeply personal and practical memoir that follows his journey through diabetes, dialysis, open heart surgery, kidney transplant, and long-term recovery. Written with honesty, humor, and perspective, the book shows what it means to face serious health challenges while choosing hope, discipline, and determination. Crotzer shares the lessons he learned as a patient, from listening to doctors and asking questions to staying informed, building routines, and leaning on loved ones and the community.
A Memoir Written From Lived Experience
The book is designed for readers who may be facing diabetes, kidney disease, dialysis, surgery, or recovery, along with their family members and caregivers walking beside them. Rather than offering a distant medical explanation, Crotzer writes from lived experience. He describes the fear, confusion, setbacks, embarrassing moments, and small victories that shaped his path toward better health. He does not present himself as someone with easy answers. He is candid about the habits and warning signs he ignored, and he uses humor to make the hard moments easier to sit with.
His background informs every chapter. Crotzer spent decades developing technologies and product designs for companies such as Tyco Industries, Koch Membranes, and General Electric, and he later founded his own ventures, IRDAM, LLC, and Multi-Sensor Technology Company. That analytical training changed how he faced his diagnosis. He researched his conditions, tracked what worked, and questioned each step the way an engineer breaks down a difficult problem.
Practical Guidance for Patients, Families, and Caregivers
The memoir works as both a cautionary tale and a source of encouragement. Crotzer reminds readers that health issues should not be ignored, symptoms should not be dismissed, and patients can play an active role in their own recovery. His story highlights the value of fitness, medical guidance, personal research, and a steady mindset during difficult seasons of life.
Readers will find plain-language descriptions of what dialysis involves, what to expect before and after surgery, and how to handle the everyday side of chronic illness. Crotzer writes about coordinating care across multiple doctors and pharmacies, adjusting daily habits, and keeping perspective through a long wait for a transplant. The book combines storytelling, patient perspective, and honest reflection for anyone trying to understand the emotional and physical sides of chronic illness. It also stresses the importance of prevention and encourages readers to consult qualified medical professionals about their own health.
About the Author
D. R. Crotzer is an engineer, entrepreneur, inventor, and author based in Nashua, New Hampshire. His professional background spans engineering, product development, and technology innovation across several major companies and his own startups. Through Diabetes to Dialysis to Transplant, he draws on his personal recovery experience to encourage others to become informed, stay proactive, and keep moving forward.
Media Contact
David R. Crotzer ETA Associates Email: drcrotzer@netzero.net
Disclaimer: The information provided in Diabetes to Dialysis to Transplant: What You Can Learn from My Recoveries is based on the personal experiences of the author, D. R. Crotzer. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Readers should consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical concerns, diagnoses, or treatments.
