Welcome BlueOwl,
Ken's story is has inspired many. Good that you found your way here from it. Ken has a fantastic Journal with many more tips, always a good read and you may want to start your own journal to keep accountable. Or there are Buddy groups to join, with weekly weigh-ins or whatever support may help you commit to the DD plan.
Don’t miss the Diabetes sub-forum http://forum.lowcarber.org/forumdisplay.php?f=45 in the Health section. Ken posted his thoughts on fasting yesterday on the Dr Jason Fung thread...it may be something to consider in your quest to lower HbA1c. As you know, that is a measure of about three months BG, can you put it off until you have had three months eating to the Keto Plan?

All the best,