Thanks for the clarification. I didn't look at the original NYT article – did you? Doesn't seem like they could be so wrong about something like this. And thanks for being civil about it.

Regarding blood sugars which are the be all and end all when it comes to diabetes. High blood sugars would be anything over 10.0 (hyperglycemia) but you have to reach 20.0 and over to even be touching what was described as mood swings in that article.

Low blood sugars on the other hand (hypoglycemia) would be anything below 3.0 and you would not have to worry about this affecting her judgment because she would be on the floor in a coma.

Blood sugars are easily controlled by a regime of exercise, insulin and regular blood testing.

I understand that you were quoting from an article and formed your opinion on that but that IF at the end of the article is a big one and perhaps written to mislead for the sake of hyperbole, if despite insulin your body and brain were to struggle with blood sugar levels it suggests a serious problem most likely caused by lack of exercise, bad diet, poor control, drugs, drink etc, etc and this would show up in even the most basic of medical examinations but the fact that she has had diabetes since she was 8 and has not lost her sight or a limb or been in a coma suggests that her diabetes is under control.

Type 1 diabetics have a blood testing machine which saves all the records of the person’s blood sugars so you can’t just make up the numbers. I’m sure her records were checked by Obama’s people.

Sorry Bock for going completely off topic.

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"The New York Times on May 27th posted an article: "Health Spotlight Is On Diabetes, Its Control and Its Complications" by Denise Grady. This article was about the physical condition of Judge Sonia Sotomayor which is a cause for concern. She has had Type 1 Diabetes since she was 8 years old. This is a disease that affects many of the human body’s organs in unpredictable and sometimes dangerous ways…

A Judge (especially a Supreme) must be consistent in his or her thought processes. Those being heard by the Court could become victims of the mood swings in a Type 1 Diabetic Judge. The mood swings do not necessarily have to be violent in order to affect judgement. When your chemistry is on balance on a given day, you will likely be happy, open to certain emotional arguments and offer agreeable judgement on that day or several days.

If, on the other hand, despite medication your body and brain always has to struggle with blood sugar levels, your judgement can be impaired and faulty."

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That means that her "talent" is in question. But maybe Obama is also/mostly nominating her for her "popularity", and vote-bringing potential among Hispanics.

Yes, it would be cause for celebration, unless she's not as capable, or maybe potentially incapable, compared to a non-Hispanic alternative. How would you feel if you lost a 5-4 decision on one of her off days?

I'm trying to resist saying this, but – better to respond to postings that require clear thinking after a good night's sleep. She could get confused – just like you did…

The 48 year old singer was catapulted to fame two months ago following her appearance on Britain's Got Talent.

But following her appearance on the hit TV extravaganza last weekend she was admitted to the Priory suffering from a variety of ailments on Sunday.

It is understood that one of the ailments may be a form of BSE.

BTRs eagle eyed reporter Norma, who broke the recent exclusive on the unusually high percentage of Elvis Presley impersonators being made redundant from light haulage companies, estimates that the five day residency would cost about seven grand.

"I estimate the five day stay would cost about seven grand, " she said. – ahem.

Big bro John, who dismissed suggestions that a five day stay at the Priory wouldn't do him any harm, told BTR: "She's much happier. She seems a lot more like herself"?

"Things are becoming a lot clearer for her now."

Below, our Susan looking much happier and seeing things a lot clearer en route to her audition for a part in the remake of One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest.

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00787/Susan-Boyle280_787960a.jpg

Meanwhile, John exclusively revealed to BTR that he would be happy for cranky Britain's Got Talent Judge Simon Cowell to steer his sisters career.

"He's been around the dance floor a few times. I'm sure Simon will do a good job for her," Boyle senior added.

Susan is now understood to be holed up in a south London flat planning her assault on the music charts.

Below, a South London flat, yesterday.

http://limg.nestoria.co.uk/a/d/ad38905b6263f207de341d340b565e4d.jpg

According to a music expert the Scot has got what it takes to make it to the top.

"Susan has got what it takes to make it to the top," he predicted.

A Filipina nightclub dancer once came on the stage in a miniskirt to sing. They asked her what she wants – she said, almost crying, just a better life for her two daughters. OK – maybe she went about it in kind of a strange way, but it shows how much this means to most of them. Let's just hope that they know how to take the failure and rejection the right way.

Hoof said "ordinary lives paraded and ridiculed". That's true – sometimes, the judges can be very cruel in their criticism – even on live TV. But the contestants know to expect that, and most take it positively. George only got past the first auditions in 07, but came back to win in 08.

Fox – the moon didn't have a choice.

Abdul – politics is just another popularity contest. Obama inviting Susan – just one who won sharing with one who almost did. He wants Sotomayor on the supreme court even though she's diabetic, which could affect her decision making ability (although it doesn't seem to have yet). How much of that is because she'll help bring the Hispanic vote in 2012?

Lastly, is a Priory related to A priori? ; )

Bock, you've been uncharacteristically quiet on this post, letting us fight it out alone. What do you think?