hi everyone, Kristen, I do know how you feel.My dad has heart disease and diabetes.he has had 2 heartattacks and over 4 strokes. he too must watch what he eats. We support that and nag him all the time to eat healthy,however he loves food and finds it hard to stick to a diet. You are the opposite.You are trying very hard to take care of yourself and I am very proud of you!!! Have you tried sitting your aunt and uncle down and talking to them? Tell them everything that could happen if you don't take care of yourself.Tell them how they make you feel and ask them not to do it anymore.Go to them with facts about your condition,pull up articles on the net and from your doctor.Get them to realize just how serious it is.If that does not work then you have to make a choice.You can decide to let it all go in one ear and out another or hang out with them alot less.But the most important thing Kristen is how YOU feel.Be proud of yourself.Remember that this is your life and you want to be able to live as long as possible and that means taking care of yourself.Let me know how everything turns out and please know that my prayers are with you.I am proud of you and i send you my strength and love.
(Post has been RESTORED. Originally posted Jul 9th, 2004, 6:50pm)