| Jacobsam622 gave you great advice and info.
Don't be afraid of insulin! I've been a diabetic for 28 years and it has saved me and countless others. I wear a pump, which I highly recommend to anyone on insulin.
It sounds like you are only checking BS about 2 times a day. Do like jacobsam622 said and check before every meal and do some post-prandials (2 hours after). I don't do post-prandials very often, but the more you check your BS, the more you know about how your body is reacting to food, insulin, stress, so on. It helps a ton - and, no, your fingers do not become numb or sore. Especially if you are in good control with no neuropathy!
Good luck! ! ! | 
