IF all else has been tried, and low carbing doesnt work or the person, for many reasons, cannot low carb enough to lower their blood sugar levels, then what is wrong with insulin therapy? There are many reasons to use insulin therapy in T2's. I notice the article didnt contain information about those for who low carbing is no longer enough, or possible.
Anecdata: My brother is doing really well now he is on insulin therapy. His Hba1c has come down, his energy levels and problems with his feet have reduced, his eyesight has improved. He simply couldnt benefit enough from other interventions.
My father, a T2 for 40 years, was on insulin for the last 4-5 years of his life. He died aged 86, last year, with all his limbs, eyesight etc. Insulin gave him that extra time, as his pancreas aged and functioned less and less. He died of asbestosis from scientific research work in the 1960's - not anything connected with diabetes.
I also notice the information presented is from 1998 and 2012, nothing more up to date, nor were other interventions mentioned. It seems that those in the studies were eating as many carbs as they wanted, and needing more and more meds. This may not be true for all type 2's on insulin.
The sweeping generalisations in this article seem misplaced and harmful. There is a place for insulin therapy for T2's. I dislike this idea that low carb solves everything and if it doesnt, its not low carb enough. We are all different. Insulin therapy is neither harmful nor dangerous. It is literally a life saver or extender of healthy life for many.
