Baldric, in late 2009 and weighing in at over 18.5 stone, i had a mild heart attack and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I changed my diet, did daily indoor exercises and, whenever possible, walked everywhere instead of using public transport. Together with 4 Metformin per day, the weight began to fall away and the Metformin was reduced to 3, then 2, 1 and now, 0. I lost somewhere around 6 stone up until 2012 but have put about 2/3 of that back on. However, my cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, etc are all 'bob on' and have been for my last 4 'tests' over a 2 year period. I am still classed as a diabetic - but take nothing for it - which is good as it affords me the annual eye test. Keep up with the sensible diet and exercise.