im 57years i old ive done concrete all my life the begening of auguest after work i laid down i was so tired i could not get up didnt hardley eat i lost 30 pound in 3 weaks now its december nothing much has changed . went to emergensy they told me i had type 2 diabetes they gave me metformin 1 time in the morning. my nombers are about 480 and up i dont no wat to do.
Welcome to Chat Doctor. Your blood sugar is 480 mg(normal less than 126 fasting & less than 200 2 hour after food). It is very high. You have not mentioned is it fasting or after food, power of tablet Metformin. Investigations required are.1-blood for HBA1c,lipid profile, thyroid profile, Hologram, K F T, L F T.2- urinalysis & for microalbumin3-Blood Pressure & E C G .4-Eyes for funds examination. Take more salad, fruits(except sweet fruits). Avod smoking, alcohol,colas, coffee,fruit juices. Junk food. Consult endocrinologist, dietitian.follow instructions of your doctor very care fully. Thanks for query.