Great advice Part 2: Thanks to everyone for sharing and supporting each other

"Diabetes can be the beginning of a healthier life. Take control and look after yourself."

"You are not alone. Lots of people are there to help!"

"Eat a healthy diet, participate in enjoyable exercise and have lots of fun. This defines successful diabetes."

"Relax and enjoy life, but bring all of your intelligence to bear on learning how to manage diabetes. Go to TRIDEC, or equivalent. Find a GOOD endocrinologist and see him/her frequently."

"Yoga. Exercise. Insulin pump."

"Meet others with Type 1 diabetes."

"Live your life as normal as possible. Don't say I can't, because you can."

"Listen to your body."

"Take really good care of yourself - make sure you get plenty of rest, eat well, exercise and take time to do things for yourself."

"Don't get discouraged with your blood glucose levels, some days are going to be better than others. Don't let it stress you out."

"Reach out and talk to people. Find out all you can."

"Exercise is the key. Get outside and moving! Keep active to help keep insulin requirements low and blood sugars down."

"Educate yourself! Read as much as you can. The more you know, the more you understand, the easier it gets. Just remember it does get easier. Test often, don't guess!"

"Take every day one step at a time. Remind yourself that you are not alone. Find a diabetes clinic and ask lots of questions."

"Try not to think of diabetes as something negative. Don't be mad at God, he knew what he was doing when he gave it to you. He knew you could handle it and in the future, you will realize it happened for the best. This life changing event made me enjoy foods I never thought I would like, become a more outgoing person and I'm more involved in my community."

"Do what works best for you...you know your body the best. Know who to go to for questions/answers. Find support, through JDRF or your clinic."

"Exercise daily, test at least 4 time per day, always look for new information, visit TRIDEC every quarter."

"Try a continuous glucose monitor."

"Don't let diabetes get you down. You can still live life to the fullest."

"Learn to: manage stress, find an activity you enjoy and do it daily AND breathe, you'll get it right!"

"Don't panic. Everything will be OK. It's a condition, not a disease. Even though there is no cure, insulin is all you need to manage it. Watch what you eat, watch your carbs. Always count your carbs and compensate. Exercise, exercise, exercise!"