And ReneeH, I'm so sorry that your dad is struggling with these health problems too. My dad changed a lot after his type 2 was diagnosed, I sometimes wonder about the effects on the brain too, particularly as he never really managed his blood sugars, just took the pills until he had to start injecting insulin. Mind you, he did adjust his diet as per doctors orders: to lots of "healthy whole grains" and low fat foods - sigh. But alcohol has always been an issue, and he could never stop drinking so that would have also had its effect too, of course. He lost his sense of humour, to a large extent, and that is what makes me the most sad.