<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.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.  <response>: Welcome to Chat Doctor. Your blood sugar is 480 mgnormal 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, fruitsexcept 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. 