How long ago were you diagnosed? It can be hard to adjust to this kind of large change. I become a Type 2 diabetic about 20 years ago, after some years of being borderline. With a mom, grandma, and sister all Type 2 I pretty much knew it was coning. I started exercising more, taking oral meds, and counting my carbs. I think it took about a year to adjust. But now the regime is second nature, and frankly 20 years of exercising and eating moderately has really paid off!I feel good, am at an ok weight, and am active. Allow yourself some ups and downs emotionally--it isn't easy. But I hope you'll find it worthwhile. I went several tines to a diabetes educator, and that worked. I started off testing my blood sugar daily, but after a few years my doctor didn't mind that I stopped, as my eating was so stable.
I'm going to look on Connect for a Diabetes forum and get back to you.