Hi megzie2349, I am type 2 so different to you and I do not use insulin but I do low carb. I suggest that you look at the Low Carb Section and especially the Recipes section, they have helped me alot. There are also many books on the subject that can be found on this forum and also go to the weight loss section, all the information you need is here on the forum and as I have already stated I have found that a low carb high fat diet without the need to count calories has helped me lose weight and lower my B/G readings. Good luck