Unfortunately our bodies are stern task masters and they demand what they demand. Even though you are working hard at this it seems you haven't yet done enough. The question then becomes "what next?" Lowering carbs even further would be my first step, counting total carb not net carbs and keeping them below 20 gms of total carbs a day. And not allowing yourself any treats, not one. We don't get to bargain with our bodies. If your body is demanding further more scrupulous diligence then that is what you have to give it. Then there is intermittent fasting as others have said. Like Bonny I eat 2 meals a day, breakfast and lunch.

You are heading in the right direction so don't give up just keep tightening up your diet. Most of us here have to figure all this out without help of doctors or diabetes educators for they are not a help but a downright hindrance. The good news is that your doctor is wrong about food and diabetes so you don't have to listen to him. Once you figure out the diet your bg's will drop before you lose the weight. You really are heading in the right direction so remain as patient as possible and keep adjusting until you figure out what works for you.

Jean