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Old 02-11-2006, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by chica_latina
Those obese whose lifespans are also much shorter? Diabetics who have a much higher risk for heart disease/coronary artery disease/blindness/limb amputation?? Those with congenital heart defects, like myself, who can live long healthy lives or go into a deadly heart rhythm at any moment??

Not trying to "rock the boat" just wanted to say: Obesity does not always mean a shorter lifespan. My aunt who was the same size as myself (who also had diabeties) lived to be 89 years old. I am a 315 pound diabetic who takes care of herself and who fully intends to not only meet her grandchildren, but her great granchildren as well.
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