Hello @benjamincat1, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. Sorry to hear you are struggling with type 2 diabetes. I know it is a constant battle to control cravings for those things you have learned to love over the years. Donuts and cake were especially hard for me because coworkers and myself would bring them into work to make the coffee breaks more enjoyable.

I thought you might find the following discussions helpful.
-- Type 2 diabetes - Snacks and meals: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/food/
-- Neuropathy due to long untreated diabetes: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-2/

I have small fiber peripheral neuropathy and my doctors have always been on my case telling me I am prediabetic but I mostly ignored it until my neuropathy started progressing a few years ago. Then I started looking at lifestyle changes to lose more weight and eat healthier in hope that I could slow or reverse my neuropathy progression. Intermittent fasting has helped with the weight problem and I'm working on eating fewer carbs to take it up a notch. Here is a discussion you might find helpful if you are looking to make some changes.
-- Low-carb healthy fat living. Intermittent fasting. What’s your why?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/low-carb-healthy-fat-living-intermittent-fasting-whats-your-why/

Have you tried any alternative treatments or therapies to help with the pain and numbness?