I was diagnosed a month ago. After a week or so trial and error, I reined in my numbers. I've been able to do this by following a strict diet and exercising religiously..Pretty much every single meal is prepared by either myself or my husband. I've really only eaten out 4 times in the last month because I feel too out of control when I do. I even beat myself up if my number goes above 120 after an hour from start of meal, even though my doc wants it under 140 and I have one of those 120s reading once a day or once every other day.

I'm taking a girlfriend out for her birthday tomorrow. I've been trying to find a place where I can get a big salad and she can still indulge. Despite finding somewhere like that, I'm still having major anxiety about the dinner. I won't be able to go for a walk after, which I do religiously even after other breaks I've eaten out.

Anyone else get anxiety about eating out? Any words of encouragement?