[Retired and happy]

I have been a diabetic on insulin for over 46 years. I was glad to read your email and even more happy for your motivation to change your lifestyle and lose weight. Many pre-diabetics change the outcome of their future by not only doing what you are doing but by sticking to the new lifestyle. Believe me when I say, “ Don’t give up!” Fitting in, going back to your former food/drink choices because your A1C results don’t immediately change can be tempting. If you stick to your plan, you will be blessing your heart and joints and back. That alone is worth the trouble!