I'm glad you are following up with an endo...I'm a nurse with type 1 just so you know, you may have type 1 even if you are not a child or even young adult. Many people are misdiagnosed and that's a pretty high A1C you should ask about antibody testing because if you are type 1 and they put you on oral meds instead of insulin you'll be at a large risk for complications. Hope it goes well for you! Keep your chin up because although diabetes (any type) is a pain, it could be much worse. It also will most likely help you live a healthier life in general. Attitude is a big part of diabetes.