When i started going to see Dr Kota i was hesitant to believe that diet would help me. My A1C was 11.6 (2019) now in 2024 it is 5.6. I'm on no medication for it, just started trying his suggestions. I did not diet and starve myself either. Cut out carbs with Keto for 6 months and now just eating more protein and less carbs. i walk more drink more water. I lost 35 Lbs. and still never felt hungry. i have more energy. i highly recommend you take advice from Dr Kota. His staff are very great as well.