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     It is recommended that you eat six small meals each day rather than the customary three or less that is the norm.
     Think about it this way: If you filled your gas tank in the morning and ran all over town, using it all, there would be nothing to use for the rest of the day. This is what happens when you eat one large meal or more, you will have an upsurge of energy and insulin for a while, with no incremental amounts of food to use later on. 
     Get on the Internet or use a library to find what you should be eating and when. 
     Stay away from alcoholic beverages and lots of starch in your food choices. They will increase your diabetes problems manifold.
     Consult your doctor and a dietician to help you figure out what to eat and the right amounts of each one. You can access a dietician at a hospital near you, but be respectful and make an appointment.
     Ultimately, be open to changes in your diet and habits, because your life and the quality thereof will depend on how well you take care of yourself from now on.
     Inquire at a gym or hospital about exercise classes. Learn to spread out your exercise all through the day so you don't endanger yourself with a drastic sugar low.
     Join a diabetes support group and share the information with others who have this disease, but don't be pushy about this.
     Keep a record of your blood test results as you take it each time. Email or fax or drop it off every week or two to let your doctor see what is happening between doctor visits. If your diabetes continues to be out of control, consider getting more test strips per month to test your blood more often each day. Maybe change to a long lasting insulin, with regular insulin as well. The more you tell your doctor about what is happening between appointments, the better your control will be. But respect his or her time also. You are probably only allotted 15-20 minutes per visit, so take notes of what is going on with you and be brief but concise in what you say.
     You can still have a great life if you use common sense in your eating habits and other areas of your life. Be positive as much as possible, avoid stress and have a thankful mindset. Thankfulness reshapes your brain and brings you closer to a peaceful existence. You can do this, hopefully including God on your list of those who help you.