Carol, I live in a very rural area and my doctor choices are few and far between. I also have a rare vascular disorder and have to be careful who I have for a doctor. Right now I'm sticking with who I have because she is my husband's doctor and he likes her. She just made promises to me and never followed through herself or her staff. I was given no options once diagnosed and was told that I had to go on medication. Stubborn as I am, I decided to forgo the pills and work hard at it myself. I've lost 15 pounds since the middle of July and a total of 25 pounds since Christmas. I hope to lose 10 more pounds by Christmas and just maintain my weight through the winter months. Living in Iowa, 20 miles from anywhere, makes it kind of hard to work out during the winter. I'd love to have a gym/rec facility close that I could go to. I WILL get my A1C checked when needed. I have researched some on the internet and find so much conflicting information that it's hard to discern what's correct or not. I try to stick with medical groups. On facebook I'm bombarded with so many diabetes cures that I just ignore them anymore. More pills or "drinks" that are supposed to help. Am presently looking for a support group that meets monthly. It's either going to be 20 miles away or 50 miles away to drive anywhere. Right now I'm "stuck" as far as insurance. Paying through the nose for premiums, high co-pay, and large deductible. I cannot leave the state for treatment of my Vascular Disease so I can't see my Mayo doctors until after I'm on Medicare 1 1/2 years from now. Still struggling with my morning fasting numbers. Before and after meal numbers are good. Not perfect but within "range". Went to the Spencer Fair yesterday. Not much for low carb choices there!! Right back at it today!! Thanks for your note!! Like I say...I keep plugging along.