I appreciate all the comments you all have shared here.

Re: the high cost of meds. I, also, don't have any insurance. I suggest that you go to the following website: www.togetherrx.com and apply for the free card.
This program is made up of a large group of drug companies who offer HUGE discounts on their medications to low-income people who have no insurance. I can get my Glucophage XR for $15.00 a month.

I'm hoping to get off all my meds one day, too. So far my blood sugars have decreased, but they are still not normal. The lowest I can get them down, so far, is 185.