Derek;
Welcome to the Forum!
I am sorry to hear about your other afflictions, and hope that you have gotten them taken care of and are doing well. I am glad that the diabetes "denial" is over and we can get to work beating those high blood sugars down. Please feel free to be an active member and supporter of the Glucose Buddy Forum.
I have found that diabetes self education is key to successful diabetes management. Please take the time to read the first three (3) thread in the Type 2 Section, if you have not already done so. Good luck with your control and management.