Surprise diagnosis last week

Hi I was a fairly trim 70 yr old WOMAN (not as in side info). I have to exercise my Sound Support every day for an hour - off lead (the dog and me) . I swim twice a week , and in the sea if weather is OK. In mid July I weighed 9stone 7. Height 5 foot 1. I have regular bevy of blood test every 6m - never a sign of sugar issues for 20 yrs.
From mid July to early August I lost 9 lbs in weight and one week end and I had chronic thirst and excess wee. Doc ran a glucose test . It came back 98. Similarly a friend has had the same issues as me. Shes much slimmer, but doesnt exercise as much, has a great diet . Incidentally we both had Pfizer jabs , the 2nd mid May.
My diagnosis is to be Type 2 initially but its expected Im Type 1 1/2. !! And may need insulin.
The nurse didnt give me dietary advice. But told me to join myDesmond.co.uk. I tried but some verification is needed so I cannot enter the site. Not it seems register. I have Metformin and a metre - first readings between 16 - 21 . I gather I can work out food guidelines from this but struggling at present .
In all quite settled but not clear where im going with this, and what to eat. Someone suggested I reduced carbs slowly as this has been a sudden assault. Right or Not

MrsA2 said:

Hi Jenny
IMHO a sudden onset and an unexpected loss of weight are more pointers to type 1 (and the variants) than type 2.
While waiting definite diagnosis yes only reduce carbs slowly and steadily because, if type 1, a sudden decrease could push you into something called dka which can be nasty and even fatal.

I'm a type 2 and am sure other much more knowledgeable 1s will be along soon with chapter and verse, just wanted to post a holding reply, and send a hug. Its always a shock, irrespective of type

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Many thanks that was a helpful reply and a much needed hug. I've decided to contact the Nurse for a Monday morning reply and ask if I should be reducing any food types. My test results (when I can summon up enough blood ) are high. 16-21. Again grateful thanks.