Virto,
No need to apologize. It's good to see this old thread again, which I contributed to, almost exactly six years ago.
An update from me. Metformin keeps my blood sugar under control and I barely notice my minor dietary restrictions. I still eat fruit, chocolate, etc. and drink beer, all in moderation. Probably if I cut down on some of that I might lose weight! However, I still have a Canadian Class 1 medical.