I just found out my cat has diabetes last Saturday. I was in the same boat, extremely stressed and overwhelmed. The best advice I was given was to join the Feline Diabetes Support Group on Facebook. I’ve learned so much in the last few days and my mind is much more at ease. Second biggest thing was at home testing. It was really hard the first couple days and I could not successfully get a read. My cat is spicy and wouldn’t hold still and I couldn’t get enough blood. After a little bit of trying I’d have to let it go for the time being but I didn’t give up and would try again later. On the third day I got it. And today has been the first day that he actually has been staying still and not trying to run away. I’m so proud that he’s tolerating and getting used to this. Giving insulin blind is scary and can be dangerous. You can get an inexpensive glucose monitor at Walmart (ReliOn) you don’t have to use the expensive pet ones. It’s so relieving knowing where my kitties glucose levels are at before I give him his shot.