Jim, and Jim C...I am so thankful that my diabetes is so mild, and that I can control it so well, that I have never had to take any medication for that problem. Now if my sense of balance would only return, I would be a happy old geezer! However, if I must have a stroke, I certainly prefer the two I had, where first I lost partial vision in my right eye and the second one took my balance. Both of these were determined by CT scans. I have a Dr who listens to me, and realizes that I know my own body better than he does or ever will. Good luck, Jim G with your problems. By all means carry your epi pen with you within reach of your hand, at all times. Don't tempt fate, you have only one life. Hang onto it for as long as you can. Cheers, old Doug on Vancouver Island