This is my email to them:
I’m just curious, I can see you offer the DAFNE course here although it says it is only for those with type 1 diabetes.
I’m type 2 and I’m on full time insulin therapy (apridra and lantus). I’m wondering if this course would be of benefit to me?
Are you flexible with allowing other insulin dependant diabetics to attend this course? I am on insulin for life now because my c-peptide test showed I produce insufficient insulin. I’ve been on insulin since beginning of 2010 and haven’t really had much training on how to manage on it.
If you have a separate course aimed at insulin dependant type 2’s, I would appreciate if you can let me know the details.
In anticipation of your reply.
This was their response:
Thank you for your email enquiry.
The DAFNE course is for people with type 1 diabetes only. Sorry but you won’t be able to attend that one.
We have general programs for people with type 2 diabetes – ‘DESMOND’ and ‘Living with Diabetes’. I’m sure you’d find these helpful but they are not specific for people on 4 x day insulin – so perhaps not what you are seeking.
I would suggest a series of individual appointments with a diabetes dietitian or diabetes nurse educator would be of most benefit to you.
Kind regards
So yes, they have courses for type 2's.... but it appears they're not courses for type 2's on insulin.