Our Patch’s was over 17 when she passed and for 16 years she was diabetic.
It took 8-10 months too get close to regulating it. Then we would test every 6 months. We did have some close calls. It is extremely hard when you walk in and you r baby is comatose with her tongue hang out, so we did have a few runs to emergency.
But I would not have traded it.
So hang in there.