[lennon]

im 19, about ten months ago an unusual reading in some bloodwork sent me to the endocrinologist, there i was told i was "pre-diabetic". this was shocking because j have always been overly active throughout my life. this january it became obvious that i needed some help, and was finally insulin dependent in april, after having to work around college and being 4 hours away from the doctor.... i take 4 shots a day and seem to have a lot of pain with them, i also am now just starting to adjust my insulin and am working towards a pump. nobody in my family nor anyone im close with has diabetes, and i guess im just wondering if this emotional drain is normal? and how long it takes before it really starts becoming a routine? i know all the information and nutritional facts that the doctors have given me i understand all the science behind it, can anyone help me with the actual experience? just little helpful hints or tricks would be appreciated.