Diabetes

Did I mention I have diabetes?  Yep.  Just passed borderline and into full fledged diabetes.  Can't seem to get my numbers back down.  My also diabetic friend says they are really not all that bad.  But it's passed borderline!  At this point it's supposed to still be able to be managed with diet and exercise.  Like the guy on the heart attack commercial says, What the hell (he doesn't say hell though) was I thinking?!?!  Why did I let it go so long?  I am very frightened.