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The carb counting and exercise really help. Most people find that the Novolog works too, but the sliding scale is old school. Try getting your doctor to give you the insulin to carbohydrate ratio (
ICR) and the insulin sensitivity factor (
ISF). You will then be able to bolus for the carbs eaten as described in
Advanced Carb Counting.
Read through the first three threads in the Type 2 Section, when you get a chance, if you have not already done so. These threads will most-likely help you a lot. Self education is one of the keys to successful management of your diabetes, along with a healthy / sensible diet and exercise. Basically, diabetes requires a life-style change for the better. Good luck with your control and management.