In a message dated 12/18/98 7:48:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << I am sorry for what I said, I do not know that much about diabetes. I just feel that anything would be better than PD. I do believe that any disease would not be fun and has its dark side. I can only speak from what I have and feel. >> You never need to be sorry for what you feel. It sounds as if you are having a hard time now. I want to be supportive. I am not minimizing PD - it's really scary to watch my husband shake. Gordie does quite well on Sinemet but still has symptoms. His digestive system seems to be taking the brunt of it now with a lot of intestinal discomfort.