Diabetes was a concern even in medieval times, gout actually being a symptom that could mean the development of. The wealthy, primarily, were ones to contract such, though those that ate mostly bread without burning it off much could develop it as well.
He truly cares for her to be trying to nip it in the bud. The ravages it does to the body is.. terrible.
RE: Challenge #04517-L133: Enlightened Self Interest