Sorry you have joined our Club. I am doing well controlling mine by diet alone at the moment, although it was a fall which caused physical damage that finally got me fighting the weight gain from Depression, Mirtazapine and my health issues meaning no exercise.

Do take dietary advice from your GP or Diabetes Nurse as they will be able to address your particular issues, but in general:

Cut out the Junk.

If you need to, count Calories.

Keep a Food and Drink Diary - everything you ingest.

Use the Diary to find out which Foods Spike your Blood Sugar.

Watch the Carbs.

Take advice from more knowledgeable and experienced Diabetics, here and elsewhere. Knowledge is key to health.

Dave.