| When I was diagnosed with Type 2 20 years ago that is exactly what my PCP did.....diet and exercise. It was poorly done I can see now as there was no direction. Going to a dietician should have been prescribed. Actually the nurse told me to just eat 1200 calories a day.
I then progressed with time to oral meds for many years until they were no longer effective. I have been to dieticians a couple of times since. Doing just the diet thing you are much more restricted in my opinion. I use insulin now. BUT DO IT if you can !!! I am sure your dr. will prescribe meds when and if the time comes.
Good luck,
Nita | 
