tranum, I refused to take any diabetic classes as they want one to eat potatoes, breads, etc in moderation. Moderation is not a choice when it comes to the numbers one gets after eating such things.
I see people who are on insulin eating too much pure garbage and think nothing of it because they are following the 'class' recommendations. Then they take their shot, sadly, it is a way of life for them.
I do not do regular exercise per say, am a widow on the family farm and do a lot of things inside/outside myself.
I eat to prevent being diabetic and it is not hard at all.