I have been a type 2 diabetic for 20 years. The advice to talk to a good diabetic educator is good. They will get both of you on the right track. I went to the dr last month for my regular check up and my A1C was 6.0 he was trilled. We changed my meds to two generic ones and I haven't noticed a difference in my readings. You will find that there will be some foods you just have to stay asway from. I can't eat rice even brown rice and my sugar count goes sky hi. There is no borderline diabetic you are one or you are not!!! Make sure he takes a blood reading as directed by the dr or educator. Fresh veggie are better for you than canned or even frozen. Remember diabetes is a precurser to heart disease. The more you watch everything now the easier it will be later. I come from a long line of type 2 diabetics. My grandmother lived to be 96. My mother is now 87 and going strong. I hope to be like them.