I was dx. with diabetes 4 years ago after watching my blood glucose for many years. I have a family hx. of diabetes so I figured I would be there one day..I have always been overwt. but once I was dx and began medication, my life changed. I felt bad all the time on medications. I gained more wt. which all seemed to go to the "middle". I don't have the energy to get out and play with the grandkids like I want. Yes I want to loose wt. but most of all I want to get off of diabetes and cholesterol medications.