You can also get whole wheat pasta and tortillas. I was told I had Type II in 2005, went on meds for 6 months, screwed my system up, went off for 6 months, re-tested and everything was in the normal range. Lost 35 lbs, got off the meds and now just watch what I eat. Quit drinking diet sodas, they are not very good for you and new info claims say they will help you to gain weight. Drink lots of water and exercise. Muscle breaks down sugars faster and better than fat, also, watch your salt intake too. High blood pressure and heart disease also go hand in hand with Diabetes. Also, if your medical plan has it, get with a Dietician that can help you with meals for your Diabetes. I have Kaiser and went through their Diabetes classes which were taught by a Registered Dietician specializing in Diebetes. Good luck, it looks like you are heading in the right direction with you weight loss.
Dan in Silicon Vallley