My wheels came off in Feb. 2015. Not being able to take care of myself to the degree I knew I needed, work stress, family life, dog... I just imploded. I began seeing a psychologist for a short period of time who suggested Mindfulness to me (Jon-Kabat Zinn, Full Catastrophe Living, book or audio book)
Now, I am not one to embrace things that smell of incense and lotus flowers at the drop of rose pedal, but there has been serious neuroscience research on the affects of meditation on the brain. As I eased into the practice and began to cultivate the techniques (lifestyle) I became calmer, more up beat, positive, could turn a negative situation into something I could 'accept' and 'let go', etc. It is difficult to embrace meditation and it takes practice. Practice does not have to be an hour, but once can learn to be mindful in short moments of singular focus (2 to 15 minutes for example), all you need is your breath to guide you. I know it sounds like fufu dust, but there is something to it. I was able to get back to work slowly after 2 months but my recover did take at least 6 months. My high blood pressure was brought under control, my sleep was better and my overall outlook on this PITA illness was alleviated to a degree.
Now, with all that said, exercise and eating right are also a key components to managing blood glucose and I did all those things in the past, but when your brain snaps, you have to find a way back to yourself, your illness and how to live. Mindfulness gave me a path.
Last note. I am a pen user. I started using a Abbott Libre Freestyle Sensor to monitor my BG and it has given me tremendous calm and peace of mind (when it works properly). Even though the product is not perfect, it is a huge relief to not have to measure the old fashion way, which is often inconvenient and as a result, I did minimum measurement taking with meals and at bedtime. Talk with you healthcare provider to see if you can test one for 14 days. I live in Denmark and don't know how the NHS supports the use of this technology...
Life is a challenge and we have to do what we can to face the issues that frustrate us. Mindfulness helped me tremendously. The Libre Freestyle sensor is also a lifestyle improvement aid. I wish you the best.