I am only 4 months out. I am also insulin dependent diabetic. My insulin needs have decreased significantly but still take 4 shots a day. I am sorry you are struggling with protein intake. I dont dump sugar either, wish I did. Your very best option for protein is a drink of some kind. Isopure or flavorless whey protein powders mixed in soup. Protein bars maybe. If your blood sugars are high at all (200's) this causes cravings and feelings of hunger. How are your blood sugars doing? Another protein I have reluctantly tried is tofu.
It has worked really well for me. I buy extra firm tofu, freeze it a little so it will crumble and mix it with mc cormick taco seasoning . Cook according to directions and add refried beans to it. My family thought I served them hamburger. Tofu takes on the flavor of whatever you marinate or cook it in. Worth a try. :)
Try cooking meat in the croc pot. Makes it so tender and moist , easier to eat. Make some homemade soups, even add more protein to them. Beans are a great source of protein too.
And of course drink lots of water and chew everything to death.
My blood sugars are not at all stable yet, so I know how much harder this is when you are dealing with diabetis but I know you can do this.
Angie

Thank you so much for replying. I had a bg of almost 700 yesterday -- very scary. I am fluctuation between 200 and 350 today -- with shots. I was on a pump and thought that is was malfunction yesterday. Now I am not sure. My body is just going wild. I did not eat anywhere near what should cause that kind of spike. I felf like I was going to die. You are right about the tofu and I think I am going back to protein drinks -- the isopur low carb. Thanks for responding. It is great to speak with someone who really understands. I have not responded like most GWS patients with regard to diabetes. have a nice day. Lorraine