Hi Funky Mum! Low carb is definately the way to go to get blood sugars under control. It doesnt have to be the extremes of Atkins, which probably wouldnt be a good idea anyway as we are at risk of high cholestrol with diabetes, but try to keep carbs down to around 60g a day and you should see very good results. Make your carbs that you do eat the wholefood and unprocessed type as far as possible, and avoid pasta, its the devils own work!