Thanks for the message CountyClare. As someone recently diagnosed, my diagnosis scared the hell out of me and and my life has not been the same since. In many ways, that is a positive (lost weight, quit smoking, started exercising). I can also see how easy it would be to go into denial so i certainly feel for those who initially cant handle the news of their dx. For that reason, its so important messages like this are shared.
Great job on the A1c and it sounds like while you have some struggles, you also have taken charge in the last few years that has probably prevented or slowed further damage. That also is an important message so thanks again~