[Goldrun]

Linda, I definitely see your point. My mom had lung cancer..she was a chronic smoker from her teen years. And in her defense, I don't think she really got the health implications since smoking was so glamorous in the 50's 60's and 70's. But still...she disbelieved the doctors and the last year and a half was very difficult in terms of caregiving. (Mind you, I would give my eye teeth just to be able to spend another day with my mom and don't regret or begrudge the caregiving in any way)....but, having said that, I wouldn't want to knowingly ignore my diabetes and create a similar situation for my children or spouse. That just seems so tremendously selfish.