Also the only meds I take are levothyroxcin & Amlodopine ( the latter only for the past year). No other supplements or anything else. I tried taking Areds but quit recently because they were affecting my entire digestive system. Found out the amount of zinc in them is toxic. Waiting a couple of weeks & will start on Lutein with zeaxanthin only as recommended by my eye doctor. My primary does not believe in daily multivitamins or other supplements. I agree with him.

I'm glad to hear you are paying close attention - it will be interesting to see what your A1C does as your weight goes down.
Let me know how you progress in this effort, which will be a challenge with the holidays!
Sue