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<blockquote data-quote="JoKalsbeek" data-source="post: 2095848" data-attributes="member: 401801"><p>Everyone goes through the anger phase, it's part of the grief process that goes with a diagnosis. Is diet a better option? Sure it is. We've both found that out the hard way, I take it. And I've said as much, too. But if someone really, really doesn't want to, isn't ready to change diet now, may never be ready to change diet for a multitude of reasons... That's their choice. Their life to live. And forcing something on someone when they're already angry, I have a feeling, is not going to help. My best friend always tells me he can't live without his spuds and rice. He's developing quite a belly now, indicating he's becoming insulin-resistant, and his mum's heart tore because of T2 complications. After a decade of living on the couch, unable to leave the house or even reach the kitchen, because her feet and legs just didn't function anymore. He was her primary carer, so he knows what complications look like, and he was by her side when she went to the hospital for the last time. If he loves his food more than he does his quality/quantity of life, then I'll continue to let him know that it may be a poor choice, but one HE makes. I'll love him and he'll be my friend regardless of his choices. And if he should change his mind and ask for help, I'll be right there too, to help him figure out his new lifestyle.</p><p></p><p>The best we can do it give someone *all* their options, the hows and why's of them, so they can make an informed choice. What they do with that knowledge is up to them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoKalsbeek, post: 2095848, member: 401801"] Everyone goes through the anger phase, it's part of the grief process that goes with a diagnosis. Is diet a better option? Sure it is. We've both found that out the hard way, I take it. And I've said as much, too. But if someone really, really doesn't want to, isn't ready to change diet now, may never be ready to change diet for a multitude of reasons... That's their choice. Their life to live. And forcing something on someone when they're already angry, I have a feeling, is not going to help. My best friend always tells me he can't live without his spuds and rice. He's developing quite a belly now, indicating he's becoming insulin-resistant, and his mum's heart tore because of T2 complications. After a decade of living on the couch, unable to leave the house or even reach the kitchen, because her feet and legs just didn't function anymore. He was her primary carer, so he knows what complications look like, and he was by her side when she went to the hospital for the last time. If he loves his food more than he does his quality/quantity of life, then I'll continue to let him know that it may be a poor choice, but one HE makes. I'll love him and he'll be my friend regardless of his choices. And if he should change his mind and ask for help, I'll be right there too, to help him figure out his new lifestyle. The best we can do it give someone *all* their options, the hows and why's of them, so they can make an informed choice. What they do with that knowledge is up to them. [/QUOTE]
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