Thanks for that, John.  I'm a long standing (33 yrs.) type 1 diabetic
myself.  I've got a pretty good handle on controlling the disease, but
it is especially tough when you are a youngster trying to contend with
diabetes.

-Dana-

John Rodgers wrote:
>
> I know this is a bit off topic, but diabetes does affect many directly,
> maybe even some of our list membership, and in the end, it affects us
> all, because we are connected to our fellow man.
>
> Please visit the American Diabetes Association web site, read their
> current petition (about 10 lines), then act according to your own
> conscience.
>
> http://www.diabetes.org/advocacy/petition/default.asp
>
> My thanks,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88GL driver
> Birmingham, AL