I didn't want to take meds (Metformin) either. I resisted for 12 months, then had to agree to them. One a day is sufficient.
I adjusted my diet three or four years ago and was doing fine. Then my wife was taken ill with Parkinson's and Dementia. I cared for her for six years, and then she had to go into care when I could no longer do everything she needed on my own. So I just got into deeper depression and my diet went to pot! I managed to keep up with my meds, but that was about the only normality in my life.
I restricted bathing to body wash downs; stopped shaving, dressed in whatever was to hand, and wore a suit only to visit my wife. I can't do that now until the home comes out of lock down.
I finally got to grips with my problem. Tidied up the beard, bought some new shirts and trousers and got reacquainted with a proper bath and shower!
I went hard into a low carb diet and so far have lost 28lbs. My legs have stopped swelling. My cough is drying up. Fluid retention is right down. No more huge blisters on my calves; blisters that could ulcerate, and I can walk much better.
I STILL TAKE MY MEDS; until I get the results of my latest blood sample taken last week.
I will leave that decision to the Doc.
My advice? Talk with your Doctor. Discuss a restricted low carb diet, but still take those tablets until the Doc says stop.
Best of luck.
John (81 years Birmingham)