Today I started responding to a question left in a comment. 

In the end, I decided this subject deserved its own post.

I have lost somewhere between 40 and 50 pounds over the past year and half.  It depends on the day and the time of day and whether I've worked out - etc, etc...

Anyway, it's been a long, strange trip losing the weight.  And the way I did it is pretty simple.

I stopped trying fad diets and started doing things the one way that I think really works.  I made very basic, but important changes to my lifestyle.  

I count calories and I burn calories.  It's that simple.  I used a calculator I found online to figure out how many calories I should be eating if I wanted to lose weight. 

Then, I made some commitments.  I committed to grocery shopping once a week.  To buying enough fruit and veggies to have at least two servings of each everyday.  To packing a lunch.  To eating out only once a week.  To starting an exercise program.  

I started paying attention to the amount of protein and other foods I was eating - outside of just counting carbs.  

I never thought it was as simple as it turned out to be.  If you are burning more calories than you're eating, you will lose weight.  Even if you have diabetes.  In fact, calorie counting is easier BECAUSE you have diabetes and are (in all likelihood) more aware of what you're eating than the average person.

If you need a more definitive framework, I recommend highly the Weight Watchers diet.  My boyfriend Bob has started losing weight using this program.  Our very own George from here at Blogabetes has lost weight using it.  It's really just a more structured form of calorie counting.  

Whatever you try - I wish you all the luck in the world!  If you make a commitment to yourself - you will get there!  

You can always email me personally if you'd like sample diet plans or any other advice.