Hi Carol,
Its a shock isn't it, and it doesn't sound as if you've got over it. But you're not alone, I was in my fifties and I've encountered many more of us that develop it later in life.
You need some help with gaining control. When you've done that you should be able to do anything that you did pre diabetes. Don't let diabetes dictate the life you live.
Make an appointment with your nurse, gp or someone at the hospital ( I know that there are drop in clinics at a few diabetes units, you might be lucky to have one in your area). Tell them how you are feeling.
As you haven't got internet access it might be quite difficult to help on specifics, but please do ask any questions here,there is usually someone who can help.
Meanwhile, whilst you are in the library see if you can order one of these books. Though they're American in origin,most people find either of both to be really useful.
Using Insulin: Everything You Need for Success with Insulin
John Walsh Publisher: Torrey Pines Press (Jun 2003)
ISBN-10: 1884804853
ISBN-13: 978-1884804854
or
Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin (Marlowe Diabetes Library)
Gary Scheiner
Publisher: Marlowe & Co; illustrated edition edition (17 May 2004)
ISBN-10: 1569244367
ISBN-13: 978-1569244364
If you are able to use Amazon, they can be bought either new or secondhand.
Edited to add I did find the following book in a library and read it when first diagnosed. The title makes you think that its not for adults but there is a lot of invaluable info in it (and I notice that a couple of enthusiastic reviews on Amazon are from adults with diabetes)
Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults (Class Health) (Paperback)
by Ragnar Hanas
Publisher: Class Publishing; 3rd Revised edition edition (1 Sep 2006)
ISBN-10: 1859591531
ISBN-13: 978-1859591536