Congratulations.
I read sugarbusters and lost 145 lbs. I now manage my diabetes through diet and exercise. They wanted my feet 15 years ago. Now I have mostly pink feet. They use to be gray, brown and black. My legs use to be brown from capillary damage.
Then again I drank whiskey and 84 bears a week ( 2 30 packs and a 24 pack). I kicked it with some antihistamines for a nice level of numb.
The trick is to keep your liver empty enough to accept sugars and not allow any to over fill it. Low glycemic index is a key.
Breakfast- granola, raisins and apple.
Lunch - salad, apple if wanted
Dinner- sweat potato with onion, black pepper and olive oil, brown rice ( small portion) and baked chicken (1/4 breast).
Snacks, fruit and vegies.
Walk at lunch and at night. Soon I will put on my 40 lbm pack when I walk (wife will not let me wear the pack unless covered up).