Diet and exercise. I eat low carb and avoid gluten which cuts out a lot of carb laden foods, I don’t eat rice, white potatoes, breads unless keto and gluten free, pasta, sugar, and I eat only on very rare occasions high carb vegis and fruits like corn, peas, bananas and cherries. I will eat half an apple or pear or a Clementine orange on occasion as well. I eat lean protein and low carb vegis and I do eat nuts too. I try to go to the gym 4 to 5 days a week but right now back issues are keeping me to treadmill and only 3 days a week.

How?

Determination

We know what and how much we can eat
We know what we "should be" doing

All we need to do is roll up our sleeves and get serious - leave the excuses of "why I can't" outside the door and get down to business

The more knowledge I have the more successful I am. I'm very big on using Google for all things Diabetes. I have always exercised since quitting smoking in 1977. I adjust the intensity of my exercise as I grow older to ensure that I don't quit. That's my formula.

Keeping your eye on the ball.

Monitoring your blood glucose 3-4 times a day or if you can afford it or get it on a free prescription, continuous glucose monitor

Eating low carb or very low carb depending on your sensitivity to carbs

Long walk (if you can) once a week plus short local walks 1-2 times a week plus if you can affords it visits to the gym and/or hire a Personal Trainer

Take prescribed medications

Use supplements if they work for you

Portion control, good Food, snack and drink choices plus regular exercise is key. Obviously also regularly checking glucose levels👌🏼