I use half sugar and half Splenda, too - and sometimes Splenda only. The portion control for type 2 is essential. When my hubby found out he was diabetic, it scared him so much, he basically stopped eating. Then he realized that wasn't the answer and went with portion control - and cut his bread and potato intake in half. He dropped 70 pounds the first year and has kept it off for 7 years. Now, he eats pretty much what he wants - smaller servings, though - and takes a 15 minute walk after the biggest meal of the day - which is now at noon with soup or a sandwich at 6 PM.