That and the lowering and lowering of levels of what “is sick” ....In December of 2007, I was told no diabetes, just barely borderline. In February of 2008, I broke a rib and had a blood test and they said I was diabetic, did I want medicine? I asked how I got this way in less than 60 days? They said the government lowered the figures in January so I AM diabetic and will always BE diabetic. Asked me what I wanted to do, medicine or strict diet. I said “give me percoset for the ribs and I want to go home and have a beer.”
Yup.. I have seen the same happen with high blood pressure with a friend of mine. One week healthy, few months later 100 dollars worth of pills every week, problem was his blood pressure was the exact same.
Interesting article on this in the Seattle times called “Suddenly sick” it shows not only the lower levels, but who pushes for them and how Disease Marketing works.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/news/health/suddenlysick/