Hello, @chesterc -- welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. How neat that you went to Mayo Clinic in '59. Not sure if you've gotten back here since that time, but I suspect you'd find much has changed -- lot of growth at the clinic and in the city.

I think it's very common for newly-diagnosed diabetics to have lots of questions, or so we've seen in this community. I'd love for you to meet here on this thread some others who've talked about diabetes: @vdouglas, @motiger, @johnbishop, @chromebottle50, @rickys and @msgail. I'm thinking some of them may have some insight on your question about control via diet alone and perhaps some other tips as you begin this journey.

What changes in your diet have you made thus far?