Taz sorry to hear this and i didn't have diabetes but i told you what happened to me, with the high triglycerides thing and the doctor saying that they were star trek high, good luck with the pills hope to see you in none piece next month...that one yeah...exercise and a healthy diet sorted that out over 4 months...well and medication....and getting sober, but you sober already so you leaps ahead!!!!
I'm just saying you might not want to do it but exercise and diet will make a massive difference, what a hassle for you though to get diabetes in the first place! Make a few changes mate we need you upright for a lot longer yet;-)