When diabetes is involved, a lot of the rules go out the window. When I started low-carb, I was told I was a year away from needles in my stomach. 150 pounds later, my A1C is off the charts low. I am blessed. And I am at a point where I seriously dislike carbs. My decision to stay at 30-40g of carbs a day is because I really like the way I eat. I don't even eat pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving. Good luck. If you ever want to write, feel free.