Hi Tam
Have a look at the Advice for Newly Diagnosed topic on the Greetings and Introductions thread. Someone will send it to you soon, as well. It's not just sugar you should be controlling, it's your total carbohydrate intake (sugar is just one form of carbohydrate). There's lots of good advice on here, so just have a read around.
There are still lots of good things to eat - cheese, meat (if you're not vegetarian), eggs, fish, salads, non-starchy veg . . . just no more junk foods except very occasionaly, as a treat.
I pop out all my meds first thing in the morning and put them in a little bowl. Then, by the end of the day, at least I know which ones I've forgotten to take! If you're out all day you could take them with you in a little box.
I'm a fairly new Type 2, as well, and still learning. This is a great place for help and support, so don't be afraid to ask questions. Everyone on here is speaking from experience!
Viv