Isn't there something in the NICR guidelines about type 2 diabetics being told they should be testing their BG when first diagnosed so that they could learn how to control their disease?
As Swanny57 found out only in the short term.
Self-monitoring of blood glucose
1.6.12 Take the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) At a glance guide to the current medical standards of fitness to drive into account when offering self‑monitoring of blood glucose levels for adults with type 2 diabetes. [new 2015]
1.6.13 Do not routinely offer self-monitoring of blood glucose levels for adults with type 2 diabetes unless:
the person is on insulin or
there is evidence of hypoglycaemic episodes or
the person is on oral medication that may increase their risk of hypoglycaemia while driving or operating machinery or
the person is pregnant, or is planning to become pregnant. For more information, see the NICE guideline on diabetes in pregnancy. [new 2015]
1.6.14
Consider short-term self-monitoring of blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes (and review treatment as necessary):
when starting treatment with oral or intravenous corticosteroids or
to confirm suspected hypoglycaemia. [new 2015]
1.6.15 Be aware that adults with type 2 diabetes who have acute intercurrent illness are at risk of worsening hyperglycaemia. Review treatment as necessary. [new 2015]
1.6.16 If adults with type 2 diabetes are self‑monitoring their blood glucose levels, carry out a structured assessment at least annually. The assessment should include:
the person's self-monitoring skills
the quality and frequency of testing
checking that the person knows how to interpret the blood glucose results and what action to take
the impact on the person's quality of life
the continued benefit to the person
the equipment used. [2015]
Taken from here
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG28/chapter/1-Recommendations