John,
Don't believe them!!They told me that I would die before I was 30 because of diabetes.It was bad,yes.But I have had a kidney transplant from my brother,a pancreas transplant from a cadaver,which did'nt take.I have had both of my legs amputated fron below the knee and wear prothesis.I still go out fishing whenever I can,well whenever somebody else can come.Just to give me a hand loading and unloading my boat.I have not been sick in any way for at least 5 years.I just went to the Dr. on Wednesday after 2 years and all my bloodwork was perfect.I am now 48.Don't give up !!!!! You have to trust in The Man.