I wouldnt touch fake meat products and such nastyness! soy stuff screws with estrogen no doubt about it.
as for the vegans and carbs. theres actually some documentaries and books out there about people reverseing type 2 and dare i say in some cases type 1 even getting under control By eating a high carbohydrate low fat vegan diet. There is a method to the madness.
But I agree not everyone wants to eat a vegan diet etc. So do what works for you.