A rather odd way of arguing the point, I should think; die first, save money later! Hey, if we all committed suicide now, just think of all the medical costs we'd save in the long run!

After reading the article twice, I got it - I think. It sounds to me like what they're saying is that people with more advanced diabetes are at higher risk for medical complications and death, even if they lower their blood sugar (if they do, presumably, their risks decrease in the long term, if not right away). Sheesh, why didn't they just say so?

Rachel