Treena, I have had the same problem with my fasting levels and am on insulin at night. Don't worry about the needle though, it really doesn't hurt as much as the finger*****! How many units are you on? I started on 2 for a week and that has been increased to 6 for the last few weeks and my fasting levels are now around 4.5 most mornings.
Yesterday I started 2 units before lunch. I was really beginning to struggle with lunch as any kinds of bread sends my levels up. I was getting lots of 7's and as I lost another .5kg this week the Dr said I need to eat a bit more so put me on insulin so I can manage a whole sandwich or something similar. So, jabbing myself twice every day now. Haven't had a level over 6 the last 2 days so it seems to be working. I just hope it stays that way as I don't want to go on any more.