> diabetes runs
> in my family. It has struck all of my father's brothers and sisters by
> the time they were about 70.  It has also hit relatives on my mother's
side.
> Knowing this, should I also avoid fresh and dried fruit?
>
> Thanks,
> Barry

Were your relatives slim and active people or were they fat and physically
inactive. If you keep slim I don't think you need to worry. Fruit in
reasonable quantities is probably healthy for everyone.
Eva