I'm with you entirely on the process, my route to success only slightly different.
Diagnosed T2 early December with a HB1AC of 95 (!!!) the first thing my doc did was to arrange for Glicazide (not used) and a Nexus Gluco Rx meter.
The first reading was 23.5 - I asked the nurse "was that bad"...
My supplier is Wilton Wholefoods ( www.wiltonwholefoods.com) They supply a whole range of interesting things (flours, spices, nuts etc etc etc), often is bulk packets that are generally cheaper than the supermarkets.
If you live anywhere near South Wiltshire you can visit them at Salisbury...