Don't worry sweetie, it does get easier. When I was first diagnosed I was so depressed. I even went as far as telling my husband he didn't sign on for a sick wife and he should leave me. Needless to say I have a wonderful hubby who is very supportive. Plus my doctor told me I was to sick at the moment to start thinking about having children something I have always wanted.

I joined the gym. I thought I would walk in there and everyone would stare at me because I was so big. That wasn't the case. It was slow going at first but I really wanted babies and I found it easier to just go on the treadmill and watch my soaps ever day. I don't run a marathon like some of the people in the gym but I do a nice steady walk. I've currently lost over 70 pounds.

Now, about sweets....Oh boy do I love eating sweets. And just because you are diabetic doesn't mean you can't. I bet you don't even realise yet how many indulgences there are for diabetics. Everywhere from Wal-Mart to your local grocery store have sugar free things you just have to take extra care to look for them. They have things from sugar free peanut butter and strawberry jelly to cupcakes and cookies that are sugar free.

Edy's makes a really low sugar ice cream...any kind you like...vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, mint chocolate chip...all kinds...as does Blue Bunny. They have sugar free Popsicles, and sugar free candy (I LOVE Dove chocolate chocolate truffles. Good stuff there!)