I got my blood test results back today and the reason i feel so awful lately is my insulin levels have doubled since the last time i had them checked..... after DD was born my levels were 23 and now they are up to 59

I now have to take 500mg of metformin 3 times a day, in a months time if my levels haven't changed much i then will be put on 1000mg 3 times a day.

Can anyone give me hints and tips of how else i can help lower my levels and kick start weightloss? My doctor has told me to cut portion sizes in half, drink more water and exercise more. As it stands i don't eat alot of pastas, breads or rice. I could probably use with cutting out sugars though.