Newly diagnosed w/ diabetes

MFP? When setting up your profile it will ask you about your goal. Tell it you want to maintain your current weight and it will give a calorie target. Then do it again to lose 1 lb per week. Then 1/2 lb per week. That will give you an idea of what you need for a calorie deficit.

Get any idea of how long it will take to get to goal weight out of your head. If you have a significant amount to lose don’t think about it. Think in terms of 5 lbs. What you want is a downward trend that you can live with. A plan we won’t actually follow is not a good plan. The good news is that plans can be fixed.

Has your doctor referred you to a dietician? I was a type 1 diabetic until received a transplant. Started carb counting in the 90s. The goal of a diabetic diet is to keep blood sugars steady and avoid huge insulin spikes. A sample diet for me was 3 servings of carbs at each meal and a bedtime snack of 1 serving of carbs on 1400 calories. A serving of carbs is 15 grams. Emphasize high fiber and complex carbs.
If you are a type 2 diabetic, you may want to consider a low carb diet.
Did your doctor perform a test to determine if you are type 1 or 2? Mine didn't and told me that I was type 2. I was put on oral medication initially but accumulated many health problems resulting in the loss of my right eye and my kidney and extensive nerve damage in hands, legs and digestive tract. Was not diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic until 21 years later when received a kidney/pancreas transplant.

ahhh some of these responses are deeply problematic!! So I agree, be consistent with your entries here and don't lie about portions. I do think that it's not a bad idea to measure out food (esp. oils, seeds, nuts, snacks) as these can add up quick. But make sure that logging in constantly doesn't cause you to be thinking about food and macros all day long. That's really unhealthy in the long run and can lead to depression, anxiety, or an obsession with weight loss. Also, there's no diabetic diet. I work with a dietician because I had really high blood sugar. If you can commit to a keto diet or "low carb" and be consistent long-term, that's great! Just make sure it's sustainable and you won't cave because you miss bread - that's often how weight comes right back. For me, even with a A1C level in the diabetic range, I eat carbs and my blood sugar has gone way down. But you really need to consult with your doctor to find what works for YOU specifically. People on here recommending low or no carb diets often have no professional training and speak from personal experience. Best of luck!