I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes earlier this year due to poor diet , lack of exercise , family history etc . The sad part is I was warned a few years ago if I didn ' t lose weight , I ' d become diabetic in the near future . I didn ' t listen and now I ' m paying for it . I ' m 34 and was 288 pounds at my heaviest . Since February , I ' ve lost 30 pounds and feeling better than ever . It was my wake up call . Now on to the judging part . People who become diabetic and STILL do nothing about their health . People who are in denial that their latter years will become completely miserable by not managing their diabetes , taking medication etc . I just want to shake them . <| sep |> This photo is gorgeous . Congrats on your wedding ! you ' re beautiful .