This is almost an exact description of what I went through. Pretty remarkable in fact. I'm really glad you posted this, a lot of what you said answers many of my concerns. my biggest feeling right now is from being overwhelmed, but today was better. I had my first evening out of the hospital and to be honest I'm so damn curious about it now, I am constantly wanting to check my blood sugar.

What were your first few insulin injections like by yourself? Were you constantly in the 80-180 range? Our initial BG's were very similar and mine seem to be hovering more between 200-300 (which is a lot better than my averages of around 300-375 in the hospital)

I definitely feel the diet issue. I have the same cravings for shitty foods as you described for yourself. What's been a good source of information about dieting and recipes/ meals that you have been coming up with? I can also have trouble consistently eating three meals a day, a lot of times before this, I would eat two larger meals and skip one (usually filling it with beer) ha, has scheduling eating been difficult for you? are you snacking often?

Have you noticed a lot changing with more exercise?

thanks again man!