Try starting with limiting portion size and cutting out one of the carb heavy foods, for instance say pasta, just eat the sauce and sprinkled cheese, possible more than you would have if with pasta. Take it slow there is no need to rush, diabetes is a marathon not a sprint. Better to go slow and succeed than set yourself unattainable goals. Buy a meter and test before your meal, 1 Hr after and 2 Hrs after, you will soon see what gives you a big glucose rise and what does not. Look at Diet Doctor and/or join the low carb programme on this site. Finally, 'cause it's a hell of a lot to take in keep in touch with this site, there is an enormous amount of good sense here and a lot of people who have been where you are, some of whom have put themselves into remission. If you want to you will succeed and find your way.