Newly Diagnosed and would like some advice on food plan

hey everyone. I was just diagnose with type 2 diabetes on my 41st birthday. I have bought a couple of really good books on the subject and am learning loads of info. I am trying to find out if my small local hospital has a diabetes class to teach me about all the good food to eat. I have cut out all candy, chips, soda (drinking sugar free- is that okay).

breakfast is the biggest challenge for me since I never really did eat very well for it..maybe a granola bar here or there.

I have read that Granola is okay to eat but what kinds are good…I am sure those with loads of sugar are not right??

I really need to get in to see a Dietitian/Nutritionist and work on a meal plan for myself

oh I am also on metaforim 500mg a day until next friday then it goes up to 1000mg a day

oh yeh I also have high Cholesterol