Hi and welcome to MFP! I went about 7 years, not caring of myself and not taking my diabetes seriously. After getting back from the doctor and listening to him tell me that I had to start taking care of myself, I would say I was going to...

Test regularly (always tested in the morning and only sometimes at night)
Take my insulin (always after testing)
Exercise more regularly (rarely happened)
Eat healthier and watch portions (never happened)

Something clicked in January, 2013 and I have been working harder at all of these things. My A1C was 8.1 in January and 6.0 in March. Now I...

Test regularly
Take less insulin (don't need as much because I'm losing weight and exercising)
Exercise at least 4 times a week
Eat healthier and watch my portions (try to keep my calories about 1400 and I eat back some of my exercise calories)

It is not easy and I do mess up, but I'm human!

I know you can do this too. I have had Type 2 since right before I turned 40 and on insulin for about 5 years.

I'm sending you a friend request and would love to support you along the way.

Nancy

Hi Yvonne,

You've given yourself a great start by understanding the need to take better care of your diabetes, it's these first few steps taken that are oftentimes the hardest for some of us to make. I commend you for reaching out for help and support from this wonderful group of people sharing common ground as diabetics with ultimately the same goals in mind for better diabetes management.

I welcome the opportunity to be of any help I can to see you succeed on your new journey.

Best of luck and good health!