Hi i was diagnosed just before xmas and was told just to cut down on sugar i am very overweight

There is no sugar in spirits but according to Professor Lustig ethanol (alcohol) is processed into fat directly in the liver which is not good. A fatty liver is something to be avoided.

I used to take a couple of spoons of sugar in all my hot drinks. I cut out added sugar on anything. It was quite difficult to begin with and I suffered from what I can only call "withdrawal symptoms" - headache etc. Now I've adapted and if anyone accidentally adds sugar to my tea I find it tastes like syrup. As for beer, I only ever order a half pint or a 330 cl bottle. I still eat bread occasionally, but only buy a small loaf, which I slice thinly. Good luck.

You'll get more information here about what not to eat and drink - there is a welcome information sheet for newcomers.
If you look for the low carb section in forums there is useful stuff there about keeping your blood glucose levels down, and as a bonus weight loss.
I have found that medical people give some very strange advice to diabetics.