s better than setting overly ambitious goals and feeling like a failure. If, after
six months, you can get in the
routine of testing 5 or 6 times a day, getting some moderate exercise, and giving yourself the appropriate insulin, you should really notice the difference.
Also, have you considered a pump? Do you have one? My daughter thusfar refuses to (but she's doing fine without it), but I know many people who say it's made their life much easier.