my doctor priscribed me metformin he said I am type 2 diabetes. he said I have to lose 10 pounds. and eat better. I am 5 1, 58 years old, my weight is 120 I m not a junk eater, I exercise every morning, run every sat, play racquetball. I m afraid to take medication. All I take right now is my multiple vitamins for over 50 and my glucosamine vitamin aday. I m confused and scared