I have only just seen this thread, I was diagnosed about May this year (2015) with type 2 diabetes , have had the eye and feet checks and they are ok at the moment, and was referred to a slimming club to lose weight!

My weight then was 16 stone 10 and a half pounds, after 3 months I am now 14 stone 12 pound
have followed a low fat diet and counted Carbs and Calories, also gradually increased walking the dog lengths.

Giving up fattening puddings was a struggle but do not miss them now, for me it is changing eating habits altogether not being on a diet that will end.

Mick.