Well done on your achievements so far Steve. It really is fantastic that you've already come off insulin. I have my fingers crossed for the tablets too......
There is a health element in my motivation too (although it's less promiment than some of the other motivations). I'm starting to get to an age where it's difficult to deny that 'it'll be ok because I'm still young' because I'm no longer that young
and it may well start to affect to my health So hopefully I won't get to that point !
So sorry to hear about your friends. I'm sure that you're already making them proud. I hope your best mate's operation goes well.
Gail x