Hi, I’m 6 weeks in to my journey. I’m not taking medication trying to do it by diet. I’ve stopped eating carbs full stop, sweets, biscuits, cakes, chocolate etc etc. I’m not counting calories I’ve really upped my protein Eggs, fish, home cooked chicken and occasional really nice steak or lamb. I’ve had full fat yoghurt, cheese (I still have skimmed milk but only in three cups of tea a day, full fat has less carbs). I’ve lost 14 pounds so far. I do a 30 minute walk at least 4 or 5 times a week. My levels have gone down from 11+ to in the 5 and sixes, rising to 7 something after dinner. It’s good to test before and two hours after a meal to see how well you have tolerated the meal. I tried porridge which was a disaster, up to 13. However, lentils are great for me. I use olive oil for cooking and dressings and have added almonds, pecan and walnuts to my diet. Surprisingly, i have stooped snacking as no longer feel hungry between meals. Most weekends, I have a late breakfast then not eat then until dinner. I’m absolutely amazed how much better I feel, I have so much more energy.
Good luck with your journey.