Hello
@LauraB and
@Caroline2020 and welcome to the forum.
Yes Diabetes like many other medical problems often does seem unfair.
It is a serious disease, but it can be positively managed and in many circumstances, you can do a lot to help yourself and there is a help and support available. You will need to make a few changes though, and these need to be sustainable, as this is for the long term.
Please try to stay positive as there are many good solutions, as many people here on the forum have found out.
Here are some links to information that might be of help:
If you want to know more about what to eat then
Maggie Davey's letter, shows how this lady approached the problem.
If you need a glucose meter then
SD Gluco Navii is one that many people use, and
test-review-adjust gives information on how to go about testing.
Please ask about anything of concern, and we will always try to help.