"Evelyn" > wrote in message
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> This is a guy who has always been extremely healthy, active, and any sort
> of illness or weakness is not included in his definition of himself.

Evelyn, the majority of the men in my family are like that too. To kowtow
to a physical illness is to admit weakness. And we can't have that! I've
had a couple of them tell me they'd rather be dead.
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Best regards,
Michelle C., T2
diet & exercise
BMI 21.5
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"Life is a tragedy for those who feel and a comedy for those who think."
Jean de la Bruyere