Originally Posted by
tmac100
Hardly!
A wrong attitude to have. Considering what will happen to you IF you did not take the meds, I would be more positive and say it was a "Life Saving daily ritual".
Your attitude towards diabetes management IS important 
I say this as a 71 y.o with Type 1 diabetes since 1964. Glad to take my insulin several times a day along with other meds - and pricking my finger at least 6 times a day. Still doing unsupported bicycle touring - with a very short 7-day one in France next month.
MY attitude is
spot on for my personal health. The Metformin that I take
is not for diabetes but instead aggressive Prostate Cancer and as far as I am concerned
it is a life sentence not a
death sentence.
p.s. -- I am back from 75 miles riding so far today, quick bite and kit change because of temps/humidity and back out for 50+ more miles.
ENJOY YOUR TOUR.