[natayo]

Richard,

thanks for the link. I've found that website before on my own. What I take from the numbers is that D is spreading rapidly through the adult population and that the threat of life threatening complications is real and should be taken seriously.

But what I also take from the numbers is that controlling your 3 big numbers, bg, bp, and cholestoral, significantly reduce the risks. For example, it says CV risks are 2 to 4 times higher for a D. But the website also says that getting bp under control is worth x% risk reduction and controlled cholestoral is worth y% risk reduction.

So the big message is D is serious business, but getting control can be a life saver.