Congratulations on making it through your 1st week. I quit two months ago and yes each day that passes, it does get easier. You begin to miss it less and less plus it will begin to stink when you smell someone smoking. Sugar free gum is a good idea. Read up on stress and coping mechanisms/stress management. There are many other alternatives out there that make stress more tolerable....you just have to find the technique that works for you. Also stress can effect your blood glucose. Here is a good article for you http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/complications/stress.html Good Luck!!!