inslulin resistance

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    T2D, DN says not making enough insulin ! -?

    I am newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic 68yrs old. My understanding from 'Low Carb advocates on internet' is that this is caused by Insulin Resistance - not insulin deficiency. Am I wrong, or is 'Diabetes Nurse' giving me the old Low Fat garbage we have been indoctrinated with for the past 30yrs?
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    Fixed doeses and Lantus dose

    Hi All, I know I should ask the doctor but we will talk to him in 6 weeks and would like to be ready then to discuss this with him.... My son was diagnosed only on Saturday; discharged from hospital today. When diagnosed his BG was over 30. HBA1C was 11% (or 97 mmol/mol (normal between...