u/RunUndefined

I have type 2 and am 80 lbs overweight. The last 2 years I have tried to control my diabetes with a very low carb diet. I have been pretty successful BUT lately I am having such bad heart palps and also metabolic acidosis Dx. I was told no more keto a while ago and now I dont know what to do. I have a CGM and am testing foods like beans and apples and Ezekiel bread to see if I can eat low GI without going extremely low carb. I am so frustrated and close to saying "F" it. I was on Metformin extended release but my body hates it, I had constant headaches and fatigue. Does anyone control type 2 with a low GI diet? Would counting calories so I can JUST lose weight help? I feel like crying and just giving up. I have supplemented with all types of and combos of electrolytes.

We are retiring next year. I want to start going to the gym together, join a wine club, go to the parks (we live in Orlando), Staycation for a while, build a garden.. etc. When I ask my husband what he wants to do- he says rest. He really won't just imagine the possibilities with me, which is really what I want more than anything, not necessarily to do everything I wrote above. He has been at his one job 30 years. Should I be worried? How can I encourage him to dream a bit.