Anastasia:
Welcome aboard! You will find that the great majority here are supportive and sympathetic to your plight. And then there are jerks like me … !! hee hee hee I’ve been known to give people a good swift kick in the britches and then kiss the boo boo!!
Actually, if you doubt that you are going through anything that nobody seems to understand, I would like to direct you to my site to read my profile. It has opened peoples’ eyes to the dangers of denial and giving up.
I would take caution in traveling in a foreign country when you are just fresh from diagnosis. You may need the support of your DR or CDE (certified diabetic educator). Take it slow and easy. Don’t wear yourself down. Also, what would you be doing in Nepal? I would caution you to be open and honest with the volunteer organization about your health. They may not want to take you this year … t least until you can get “settled” in your treatment. (Sorry for being such a dark cloud about this. But, be real … and safe!)
If you have any questions, I am sure there are always going to be someone around to answer and understand.
Lois La Rose
Milwaukee, WI