I was diagnosed 4 years ago - probably had it for a couple of years before that.

I'm still controlled with diet, exercise and Metformin. I will take Prandin occasionally - before a high carb meal like Thanksgiving dinner or pizza.

I test several times a day - for my own information. I like to know how different foods affect my blood glucose.

I don't know if you are 'genetically wired' or not - but with your family history you are wise to watch your diet, and continue with exercise.

An excellent book I found - The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed by Gretchen Becker. Another one she wrote - Prediabetes: What You Need to Know to Keep Diabetes Away - might be good for you right now.