Wow Kenn, I'm sorry to hear that. But, as the experience responses have stated, it all depends on how well you follow your doctors instructions. You are a smart guy with a family that loves you, so I know you will do the right thang.
To be honest, I'm scare of what I'm doing to myself, especially for as long as I've know you (around 1998). I've been so involve with my alumni, the black college alumni association here in Dallas, my job, the kids and a couple of other things until my eating habits have become very bad and my excercising doesn't exist anymore. Yet, the doctors and Carter Bloodcare don't find any problems when they check me. I count it a merciful blessing and I'm starting to work on doing better. Diabetics run in my family. Most of moms sibblings have or had it. See has put herself on a form of a diet to prevent herself from joining them. this is why my bad habit lifestyle is a big concern of mines.
Do what the doctors say my brother. I look forward to seeing you again.
PEACE!!!