Possum,once I understood that I was addicted to sugar,and also when I understood the damage that the sugar was doing to my eyes,I stopped eating sugary treats every day,I focused on my blood sugar levels and readings and getting them down lowers and losing weight.I am not saying it is easy though but it can be done and knowing my eye sight was in danger motivated me.I understand my sugar addiction now and how to break the vicious cycle of eating it and wanting more and more and more...I guess I took a long time to learn my lesson.generally now most days I don't eat anything much with added sugar,I allow it only once in a long while.And no more fruit juices.