I'm a genetic Type II with a long history of coronary disease on Dad's side (he, his father, and two of his brothers were felled by it), and my doctor goes by the 'keep it under 7' A1C rule. I lost weight, starting working out faithfully (again) about three years ago, cut out refined sugars, and I'm healthier now than I've been in 20 years, plus I'm not popping Glucovance and sticking myself twice a day. I didn't need to turn vegan, change religions, or learn a secret handshake to do it - you just tweak around the edges until you get the desired effect, and quit worrying about dropping dead from a corollary affliction.
