PDK,
Im a type 1 Diabetic on insulin. Im eztrenely healthy as Inexercise very intensely on a daily basis and I follow the Keto (zero carb) diet. Nonetheless I still need prescription meds and this would run me $700/mo. without insurance. No amount of golf or exercise will cure my diabetes. I need insurance. Going without Insurance wouldnt work for me.diabetes type I can not be cured. Mine was type II since I was diagnosed border line in late 50's-60's.
Type II can be controlled by only one method in my experience....
Take all your calories during any 8 hour period during each day.
Complete fast other 16 hours (water or tea or coffee without sugar is great)
Type II is due to insulin resistance, not lack of insulin.
Only way to cure that is give muscle cells complete rest from insulin for 16 hours each day.
I don't kow what type of diabetes you have, but if it is type II, do the above. You will not be sorry.
If nothing else, your medication dose will gradually decrease.
PDK,
I'm type 1 (juvenile) and theres no cure. I manage it with exercise, a ketogenic (or Paleo diet) diet and insulin. My insulin needs have decreased from an ave. of 35 IU's per day down to 16 because I eat zero carbohydrates. All of my consumption is meat and vegetables, no sugars, no dairy, no grains. This has helped my diabetes tremendously. In fact, my A1C is only 6.2
You are doing great, handling diabetes type 1. Keep it up, and you will live as long as anyone else,
just do not give up on some form of exercise, especially after reaching Medicare age. Ketogenic diet
is healthy for us all, diabetic or not.