[Topper]

Alexandra, that's what we want to hear. We are all so tired of sticking ourselves. I'm not saying it's the end all, cure all, but we need to do something. My oldest brother, died last halloween, he abused his diabetes, saying if I have to live like this, what's the sence. He would drink wine, eat sweets and not take any medication. He was 59.
My other brother and myself swore to find another way.
If you eat any high sugar, fruitcose, you need to walk it off. I have an indoor bike. If I cheat, I ride, burning up the blood sugar.
Next, my portioning is now reflex. I automatically take the right amount. I have found items that replace carbs. I steam cauliflower, then put it in my food processor with a little smart balance and salt and pepper. It comes out like mashed potatoes. My wife, who is not diabetic, loves it. She has that now instead of potatoes.
I make my own cookies, with oatmeat, splenda, coconut, raisins and whole wheat flower. They are great, after awhile, you look forward to them, replacing choc chip.
Another is canoli cream. A cup of ricotta, a teaspoon of vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon of all spice, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. In the food processor whip until smooth, chilll. It's as good as ice cream. Sugar free pudding, jello and a table spoon of cool whip.
Dinner, fish, chicken, small portion of steak and veggies, veggies, veggies.
Try this for a week and see. You'll lose weight, which will bring your sugar down, you will lose your cravings for sweets and you will see that you won't need as much medication [at first] to control your blood sugar.
We need to help each other. If this works, pm me. If it doesn't work, pm me and tell me off. But I'm sure it'll work. Stick with it.

Peace, love, harmony and health...Topper