kerrianne
A book that I think is one of the best for diabetic eating and way of life (this will be good for you too) is
Atkins Diabetes Revolution: Control Your Carbs to Prevent and Manage Type 2 Diabetes (Based on the Medical Practice of Dr. Robert C. Atkins) [Paperback]
You can get it on amazon for pennies.
I followed revised Atkins diet about nine years ago, lost weight and never felt better , and lost my taste for sweet food, contrary to popular belief he did not advocate not eating fruit or vegetables.
I fell by the wayside when OH moved in to live with me, he has a very sweet tooth and loves carbs, though will never touch white bread. I put the weight back on
I have all his books and the one on vitamins, minerals and other supplements is one of the best ever written I think.
Recently there has been a reversed thinking on saturated fats by the medical profession and I often think about Dr Atkins.
Here is Dr Atkins other book I mentioned it may not be of use to you kerrie but I though others might have an interest.
Dr. Atkins' Vita-nutrient Solution: Your Complete Guide to Natural Health: Nature's Answer to Drugs
Emma may change the link as I have forgotten how to do it

recommending books on amazon.