[Loren_Q]

I'm echoing Hollylane's sentiments. Managing diabetes is personal, but one thing I believe we should all have in common is a good dose of self-advocacy.

My doc insisted I go on medication, and I was just as insistent to *not* use medication. Also like Hollylane, I've had adverse reactions (not as severe though, geez). And I also think big pharma is the devil's spawn.

I did a ton of research, tried and dropped various regimens until I found something that worked *for me*. Monitoring my blood sugar was key, as is the discipline to maintain my regimen.

Mine is a combination of diet (what and when), supplements and exercise. It's not terribly rigid, or maybe I'm just used to it now.

My doc is impressed with my results and perhaps less skeptical now.