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That is a very good point. So if we know we are going to get old and sick, should we not be saving some money for that time?

Look, I get what you are saying and yes I do agree with you. But as Alan said, diabetes leads to further chronic health issues which directly impacts on our health expenditure. Plus children have no say in what they are served for dinner, so if we can't stop parents from buying an expensive takeaway option and look at more affordable healthy options like fresh food, surely this would be the best option.