| No, the alternative is not pretty. I agree. My husband is 36 and was diagnosed with diabetes 15 years ago.Since he was diagnosed he has been very lapse in taking his diabetes seriously. He has had lows down to 15 before and more than once. He found out in February this year that he has Stage 3 kidney disease, Macular Edema, his potassium level is in the danger zone, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and neuropathy. He is an alcoholic diabetic who still thinks he can drink alcohol and be okay. He tells me that the alcohol has nothing to do with his diabetes. He refuses to stop drinking! I cannot make him see that his wife and 3 kids do not want to watch him kill himself. Please stop drinking and take care of yourself or eventually you will end up like my husband!!!!!!! | 
