@Brodsky, I crossed over from pre-diabetes to diabetes in 2005. Tried to eat as healthy as I could but didn't do much more. In 2015, I was re-diagnosed with diabetes with an A1c of 9.9. That was a shocker. I immediately turned to the internet and came across an article on the low carbohydrate diet. Decided to do it. Got a book and read it. Got rid of all the foods that I could no longer eat. Got a glucose meter and started testing. Within three days I was on the diet, 30 - 42 carbs a day, 3 meals a day, snacks only when needed in the beginning. And I started walking, short distances at first, and slowly increased the distance I walked over time. Within 6 weeks, glucose levels were much better and my A1c dropped to 5.6. No drugs.
You can do this. Glad you've already started.
Drink water throughout the day. It's important to stay hydrated. If you start craving salty foods, that's your body telling you eat more salt. I always forget to add salt to food so every few days I dissolve a 1/2 teaspoon of salt into a cup of hot water, then drink it. If you start having muscle cramps, like I did, it helps to supplement with magnesium citrate (which also helps if you become constipated). I started low with 150 mg with dinner, then added 150 mg with breakfast. I now take 150 mg with breakfast and 300 mg with dinner. Those who experience loose stools on magnesium sometimes do better on magnesium glycinate. It's also helpful to eat leafy greens and vegetables to keep your potassium levels up, and the fiber helps keep your microbes happy. Adequate intake of sodium, magnesium, and potassium are important on the ketogenic diet, particularly in the beginning.
Keep asking questions. By the end of your first month, you'll begin to feel a lot more comfortable with all the healthy changes you're making. Glad you found your way here.