As the others have said, you are borderline Type 2. Just over the border.
You really need your print outs (or on-line access if you are in England) as you need to know all the test results. Cholesterol, liver and kidney functions, and full blood counts are very important for us. It isn't just glucose that matters. If you don't understand what they mean, all you have to do is ask on here.
I am very surprised your GP put you on medication so soon. With borderline HbA1c there is normally a follow up test about a week or two later to confirm matters, and then a 3 month grace for you to try and lower your numbers without medication but by lifestyle changes. Hey ho. Another pill pushing doctor.
As for your meter - well done on getting one. It will become your best friend.
The general initial rules for testing are to test immediately before you eat and again 2 hours after first bite, and look at the difference between the before and after levels. These are the most important when you are first starting. The idea is to keep any rise down below 2mmol/l and preferably less. If it is above 2mmol/l there are definitely too many carbs in that meal. Use this alongside a food diary that includes portion sizes and look out for patterns emerging that show you what your danger foods are, and also what your safe foods are. If you like, you can post on here with your numbers and food, and we can help.
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@daisy1 who will come along with some valuable information for newcomers.
