Hi Hannah, you'll find plenty of people to chat to on this forum, and when you need to know something, there's loads of help! I'm so glad I found out about it, and I'm sure you will be too.
One thing that occurs to me - have you ever been offered a DAFNE course by your doctor/diabetic care team? That's not only a great way to understand about controlling your diabetes, but you'll also meet other people with diabetes from your local area. I went on a course last year, and it has made such a difference, and being with other people who understand just what you have to deal with makes a refreshing change. We all got on really well, and several of us have kept in touch since.