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Just a side note...
I think it's important that we remeber what kind of diabetes we're talking about here. There are 3 different kinds. There is type 1 (usually called Juvenille Diabetes), type 2 (adult onset) and type 3 (maternal diabetes). I think AOX81 is worried about type 2, which is ususally a result of a poor lifestyle...obesity, poor eating habits, etc There is also some evidence that it is genetics and those from certaine thnic groups are more likely to develop it than others. Another risk factor is giving birth to child that is 9 pounds or more. Type 1 is...well no one knows how it occurs...I can tell you at 11 I didn't smoke, have high blood pressure, I know it wasn't sweet tooth...sorry I'm ranting now, but I just want to make sure that people know the difference...type 2 is very much a lifestyle disease...type 1 may be more genetic or due to a virus...there is no known reason why it occurs. Maternal, well it occurs when a woman is pregenant. I honestl don't know too much about it.
AOX81, to you I'm sure everything will work out fine If not, remeber it's not the end of the world, just a lifestyle change. Remember, type 2 can easily be treated and controlled with excersise, a healthy diet, and if medication is involved it's usually a pill. Very few type 2 diabetics are required to take insulin shots unless their diabetes is extremely out of control. But there are lots of people here to talk to if you need to and I'm sure there are a few diabetics here if you need to talk to them, including me. Take care and I know everything will be fine.
PPL,
Emily
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