I know Gemini-Blue from working with her and before working with her she and I were acquaintances through others. She is'nt as overweight as one would think from reading her post or talking to her. She was diagnosed in her mid-20's, was diet controlled for 6 years (lost 86-lbs over that time), then had to go on insulin when she got pregnant (4 shots a day). The only symptom of diabetes she had was developing a headache the same time every day (about 2 hours after lunch). She was working for a very prominent physician who performed testing on her and found out she had diabetes. She had several miscarriages before she got pregnant this last time. During this last pregnancy she kept her blood sugar under perfect control, then at 6 months the baby decided to make it's appearance. She weighed 2-lbs at birth and today, 12 years later, is a normal 12 year old both height and weight-wise and has tested at the near-genius level on IQ tests. No long-lasting side effects from being a preemie or anything.
Gemini gained quite a bit of weight while pregnant, but the doctors all said it was because of the insulin and it's a good thing she was heavier because the baby was actually considered to be "big" for a 25-week baby (I can't imagine a 2-lb baby being considered "big"). Gemini knows the weight wasn't put on overnight and it's not going to come off overnight.She'll lose a few pounds and gain a few back, but for the most part she has lost more than she has gained back. She is being very sensible with her diet and weight loss. Vick13 should become a little more compassionate and know all her facts before making such judgements about others. Gemini has never said anything bad about or against anyone in her life (and believe me, she has had opportunity to really let loose on some people over the internet and in person), but she considers herself above "petty" things. Her opinion is that there is only person she has to answer to and He is not judgemental about things like that at all.
A lot of people could take lessons from her when it comes to being fair and loving towards everyone. She got a little upset when she found out I was going to do this post and told me not to let what others say about her get to me.
I've had my say, and, like Gemini, I'm gonna back off and let everything else slide off my back.