[1stindoor]

My .02 cents...
Last August I was diagnosed as a Type II Diabetic. My blood sugar had been creeping up for the last several years. Though fairly fit, by civilian standards, I was falling victim to age, and being deskbound more often than less. When my doctor said my I had developed diabetes (A1C was 7.3, I was 6'1, 245 lbs, and approx 24% BF)...I decided right then and there to make major changes. In three months I dropped my A1C to 5.8, dropped 25 lbs, and brought my BF down to 17.5%.

My exercise plan never changed...no meds either.

I changed my total carb intake to less than 65 grams per meal. Less than 15 grams for a snack between meals. No more sweet tea either. Snacks which used to be pretzals or gummy bears were replaced with almonds, cashews, and peanuts.

My opinion only...it all boils down to what changes you're willing to make.

The tax issue is the same as it has been with alcohol and tobacco. Raise taxes on unhealthy foods and sodas...when the consumption goes down and the tax revenue falls...tax something else to make up the difference.