| Nick,
If I were you I would:
1) Develop a plan and set some goals. You can overcome anything if you apply yourself. You seem motivated enough.
2) Maintain the improved control of your BG levels as this is what leads to the neuropathy. Your recent reduction in carbs may help. Did you cut out the bad carbs and keep the good carbs?
3) Lose weight. Do you know how? Can you exercise?
4) Calm yourself. Stress doesn't help, it just makes things worse.
5) Tell your doctor everything even though you are 'shy'. They need to hear it all so they can help you. Write a letter with all of your concerns and any info that may help and get it to your doctor a week or so before your appointment.
6) Control or quit the drinking. Get help if you need it. Can you do just 2 per day?
7) Replace your fears with knowledge. Finding DF is a good start. Welcome!
__________________ T2 Dx 9/2007 A1c 8.8, 12/2007 6.0, 4/2008 5.7, 9/2008 6.1
No meds, daily 81mg aspirin and multivitamin, nutrition & exercise.You can call me   Postcard exchange #2: 20 out & 17 in, exchange #1/2: 9 out & 4 in | 
