Newly Diabetic

I am so truly confused. I went to the ER 10 days ago with an abscess on my abdomen. I had a 418 blood sugar. They did blood work, but never told me any results. They told me the abscesses I’ve been having (only the one that was huge)were from Diabetes. I’ve been having symptoms for years, but my old PCP was lackluster about following up. New PCP was vague and unworried. He did blood work, but only told me my A1c was around 9. He gave me Metformin and Glycinide and rescheduled for two weeks. I’ve been checking my blood sugar at home, it’s run about 250-300 regardless of when I eat, if I’m fasting or whatever.

My confusion is, since I’ve had nary a grain of actual sugar since the day of the ER visit. I’m eating extremely healthy diabetic diet. I’m trying to walk, I have other issues that hinder my being active. Why is my blood sugar not going down?

What should I be asking them about my bloodwork. I made an appointment with an endocrinologist for next week. I haven’t lost much weight-just had severe thirst and urination constantly. I have pain in my left upper quadrant of my abdomen. My skin is dry as sand. My vision is blurring and my thoughts have been confused. The biggest problem being extreme fatigue.

So, why is everyone so “unworried” about it. Am I just worried about nothing. Are they doing enough for now? Do I just need to just wait for the appt with the endo? Both of my Grandmothers and many aunts and uncles were/are diabetic. I am so worried, and anxious.

Thank for any help or advice you can give me.