I am a 62 year old woman. My blood sugar reading indicated that I might have insulin resistance and could become diabetic. I asked the doctor if I could try to rectify this without medication and he is supportive of this. However, although I am taking natural supplements with my doctor''''s knowledge, to help balance my blood sugar and steady my appetite, although I am doing my best to follow a diet from a dietician to satisfy my appetite but also reduce refined carbohydrates and although I am trying to exercise more, I am not doing well. Almost every day I reach a point when I feel both physically drained and want to eat and just must have something really sweet and fruit won''t do- it needs to be pudding or baked goods. I feel better after eating these- all warm and relaxed-but then I get very sleepy, as would be expected. When this craving hits I try to start with protein- cheese, canned fish, etc but it doesn''''t help - I still eat the sweet stuff, I think even more than I would have without the protein, so I end up eating more than I should of everything. I am exercising a bit, but not half enough. I just feel so heavy (I am heavy) and drained of energy. I also have developed a very fine rash (almost invisible but I can feel the tiny bumps) on my torso, especially my lower abdomen. It itches especially in the evenings. I realise that I must be making myself ill, but I really need advice on how to help myself, as I still want to avoid medication. I am also trying to cut out coffee but I really can''t get going or think straight without my morning cup of coffee. I drink i cup of black bitter coffee 3 times a day, 4 hours apart and if I don''t I get very drowsy.Please help me.