I've been diagnosed (in early February) as insulin resistant. So now I "prick my thumbs" twice a day (sometime thrice), try to eat no more than 45 grams of carbohydrates per meal (not difficult), and eat lean meats sparingly (serving no larger than the palm of my hand -- and about as thick). Alcohol is small amounts (no more than 2 beers per day). And exercise.

Damn, I used to get exercise jumping to conclusions and running off at the mouth. Now I have to walk and stuff.

But I've lost about 20 pounds so far and I feel much better -- livelier, more alert.

Yeah, I've fallen off the wagon at times. But you can do it. Just get back on board and don't flog yourself because you're human.