Hello! I have been vegetarian for nearly 30 years - and having been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has been challenging for the very reason you mention. I attended the offered 4 classes for dietary training and it was very frustrating to me when everyone else was 'allowed' no-carb protein sources and as you said - the carb count for many non-meat sources is extremely limiting. One person said: "so eat MEAT!" That is NOT an option for me. So I am as creative as possible and have been learning to adjust. I've lost 25 pounds and all of my #'s are now in the low/normal range. My doctor is thrilled... I'm still angry that I developed diabetes. I also enjoy tempeh - and at times tofu - particularly the shelf-stable cartons of silken tofu. I am hoping to connect with others with similar dietary preferences to exchange ideas. Also - as you referenced - it is very disappointing to me to limit some foods I enjoy most to such small quantities... organic brown Basmati rice, beans, legumes, many healthy grains like millet & quinoa, French lentils...

Pointless to be angry about developing diabetes. It is what it is and you can control it.

Look for the list with low glycemic index.

Worst advice I was given was to follow the ADA's diet and accept that I would have higher numbers and diabetic complications no matter what I do. After many hours of research, I now know better!

Time to talk to a nutritionist.