Hello April and:welcome: to the forum! I am really sorry that you had to find out about your diabetes at this time in your life. Well, we have alot to do and we will be asking you a lot of questions, this is so we can try and help you the best we can. You've already gotten some good advice. I have a few questions. What kind of medication are you on for your back? What kind of insulin pens are you using? How much do you take of each kind? Are you Type 1 or Type 2? You are on insulin and you can only get down to 280 with insulin? FIRST OF ALL, do not feel guilty because you have diabetes. I don't go around and tell everyone that I have diabetes, but that is because some people just don't need to know. Since you are on insulin, your family needs to know in the event you become low while using insulin. If your children are older, then it is time to let them know that Mom can get sick and make up a plan, just incase. What kind of diet are you following? Do you have a glucose meter at home? If your children are old enough, teach them to take your blood sugar at home, it will make them feel important and it will help you as well. Has anyone suggested that you get some diabetes self management lessons?

I think I have asked you enough questions for now. I want you to know that you can ask anything on here, we will try to help you the best that we can, there are no stupid questions. You have entered into our diabetes family and you will get much support on here, lean on us. tell us when you need to vent, tell us when you are sad and happy!