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[quote=Anonymous]My dad is very similiar. He was diagnosed "pre-diabetic" in his 40s, and knew that he needed to take care of himself. He never did. He's now 76, full blown diabetic. When he had bypass surgery a few years ago, my oldest sister tried to get him to a nutritionist. His response was that he'd rather die young(er) and eat what he likes than to live to 100 and eat salads every day.

And you know what? I agree with him. Fighting him, nagging him, encouraging him... none of that will help. he's going to live the rest of his life on his terms - no one elses.

He's lost a lot of circulation in his feet, and the doctors have told him he will someday need his legs amputated. I think he figures he'll die before that day comes.

So, I have no advice or wisdom, except that this might just be one of those things that you have to accept. Not just on the surface, but really come to terms that your dad has made his choices for his reasons and nothing you can do will change it. Still love him.  [/quote]

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