Adjusting to My New Lifestyle

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You know, I just don't understand why the child must suffer the sins of the father. All of my life, I have known that diabetes runs on both sides of my family. And all of my life, I have (mostly) done what I could to keep it OUT of my life...but it finally caught up with me. Along with High Blood Pressure (Thanks Dad), Anemia (no clue) and High Cholesterol (again, Thanks Dad). Okay, I might not have eaten the way I should all of the time, and if I did, I would not have had SOME of the issues that I have had...but most of these things run in my family, and there was a 50/50 chance anyway. Still, I'm not so happy about it. Although I have in the past 3 weeks lost 12 lbs (for which I am eternally grateful since I am, of course, overweight), I feel very restricted - because the specialist I'm being watched over by told me to eat low carb and low cal. Well, there's almost nothing that is low carb/cal. And what there is out there isn't very palatable. I miss the taste of gravy and sausage on a Sunday morning, and toast, and juice, and bread! Still, I know if I have to choose between living and dying, the choice is clear. I won't let this disease get the best of me. I will be able to control everything at some point, at least to the best that I can. But for now, it's one day at a time, and I can handle that. What about any of you? Suggestions on meals, advice on the diabetes, etc...any of that would be discussable. And greatly appreciated. I'll be looking forward to seeing your comments. KirksPet