My Lady will start her seventh year with diabetes next week. It is a very treatable disease and will not effect his quality of life or lifespan if you keep his blood sugar under control.
There is a ton of information on this website. It became my bible in the beginning.
http://www.petdiabetes.org/contents.htm
I could not have made it through the first year without this forum. I learned so much from the wonderful, caring people there. I really encourage you join:
http://p092.ezboard.com/Canine-Diabe...caninediabetes
If you have any questions or need support, please feel free to pm me.