"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
...
> jem >, if that's their real name, wrote:
>
> >I have a brother-in-law who has both type I and type II
> >diabetes and has been managing very well for many years, so I know it's
> >not necessarily the end of the world.
>
> Huh? I've never heard of anyone with both type 1 and type 2. If you know
> the particulars, can you share them with us?
>
> I'm diabetic with high blood pressure, too. You don't want my advice.
I'm
> really struggling with it right now. You may find (and it's normal) that
> you'll go into and out of denial about your diabetes. It's not an easily
> accepted disease. <sigh>
>
> Carol, who cried in the bakery section of the grocery store today
> --

At least he has the support of those around him. It's hard when people
around you tell you that you're diabetic "by choice".

kimberly