| Hey bud,
I was all grown up when I was diagnosed and I still had/have a hard time staying on top of this. I can't even imagine being a kid and dealing with it.
One mistake I made was assuming that any Doctor was as good as another. I've been through 4 since I started and finally think I've found one who get's it. He recognizes that highs and lows are equally dangerous. He encourages me to be responsible for myself. And he is up to date with the latest treatments and practices. You can confirm what is up to date by reading various threads here.
The other thing I wished I'd found sooner was this site. It helps me enornmously to be in contact with other folk who are dealing with the same issues. Trying to talk to non D's about this is frustrating at best.
My plan to stay on top of my diabetes is to montor and log my BS frequently as well as my carb intake and exercise, adjust my insulin as needed, get an A1c every 3 months, and see the Dr every 6 months.
I'm working on getting my A1c down, flattening the spikes, and not going low. None of those are proving easy. Some times I get discouraged and wish it would all just disappear. Hasn't happened yet.
So if I find myself slacking, I just pick up and go at it again.
And again.
So have at it. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.
Tommy | 
