Hi Kassie!

Great news on the A1C and not having to go on meds also! I was diagnosed almost 8 years ago with Type 2 diabetes. When I was first diagnosed, I knew nothing about low carb diets. I followed what the doctors and dieticians told me to do and I steadily gained weight and watch my blood sugar go up to the point where I had to go on medication. I felt lost and alone like you do. I didn't know anyone who was diabetic and really didn't know how to deal with this life changing disease. Then I started reading like someone mentioned earlier. I read everything I could get my hands on. I did research, I talked to people and I educated myself. I found low carbing. I found a doctor who supports me, which has been a godsend as it was gettting draining fighting with doctors who kept telling me that I was killing myself with low carbing. You are already ahead of the game, because you know about low carbing and have experience eating this way, which alot of people don't have when they are first diagnosed. And believe me, it sure does help control blood sugar! Congrats on getting out to get some exercise. In no time at all you'll be up to your 20 minutes. Its great that your daughter will walk with you. It's nice to have a buddy to get out there with. I'm trying to get better with the exercise as I know it really does help to control my sugars. Feel free anytime to visit my journal. I'd be more than happy to share my experiences with you or just chat about other things.