Diabetes (any type) is a wretched thing. There is no “one size fits all cause or treatment”. It will affect all aspects of your health and all other health conditions will affect the diabetes. Everything is interrelated. In 1975 (at age 18) I was diagnosed with Type 1. I went to college & grad school, got married and had kids. The pregnancies were complicated. In 2005 (at age 48) I had a pancreas transplant. It did not “cure” the diabetes but did help me achieve good blood sugar control for the first time ever. It had a good run for about 11 years then started to show some wear and tear decrease in function. In 2016 (at age 59) I was diagnosed with Type 2. I was at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN being evaluated for Kidney transplant. Diabetes (and high blood pressure) are leading causes of kidney disease. Now in 2022 (age 65) I’m diabetic and have chronic kidney disease (CKD). I use a continual glucose monitor (CGM) Dexcom G6. I do labs required by my endocrinologist and nephrologist. I follow dietary guidelines from a dietician who has a background in diabetes and renal requirements. I try to get exercise at least several times a week. This past autumn my brother was here visiting (age 69). He has a long history of Type 2. While he was here he got very sick. I recognized the familiar signs of diabetic ketoacidosis and took him to the ER. He spent a few days in ICU and was told it is possible that he is actually Type 1 not Type 2! He is home now and working with his local provider. So my point is that no matter what kind of diabetes you have there will be necessary changes: medication, labs, monitoring, diet, exercise ….. etc to come through it well. Last but not least is my personal Christian belief. This is a necessity for my spiritual health. Whether you share this belief or not you will need some kind of support system for good emotional & mental health.