There are many solutions out there that can help manage diabetes. Don't go old school. Use the technologies available.
I'm in the Apple camp, so I make sure that the apps and gadgets I use are compatible with Apple Health Kit, which is a fancy and secure way of saying they all interact with each other through the Health app on my iPhone.
My scale keeps track of my weight and Body Mass Index (BMI), and reports it to the health app.
Lose it! helps me track what I eat and what the Carb content and calories is. And sodium.
The One Drop glucose meter tracks my blood sugar levels and reports it.
The Apple Watch keeps track of my exercise routine and how much I move - and nags me if I look like I'm letting laziness take over.
All of the above are products I've bought and used myself.
I'm sure some of these work with Android, but I have no experience with that.
The material on this page is what I've picked up after being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in October 2018.
I am not a doctor and you should consult one to see which treatment and management options are right for you.
Take your meds. Track your progress. Good luck.
I put this web together for my dad and his friends who are also tackling diabetes type II. Turns out it's easy to find lots of stuff about this but hard to find practical information.