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<blockquote data-quote="HSSS" data-source="post: 2073208" data-attributes="member: 480869"><p>Maybe it’s “resorting” to insulin because it is a more heavy duty drug in regards to the effect it has on a person, the higher burden of self care required, the potential and severity of errors, in a type 2 the potential for simultaneously helping and hindering glucose management and insulin resistance, side effects such as weight gain. Long term complications are not necessarily lower despite improved glucose levels, possibly due to the continued existence of hyperinsulimea. </p><p></p><p>There are many other approaches including other medications and combinations out there too. Many of these medicines will share some of the drawbacks listed above. Now obviously these will not suit everyone for a wide variety of reasons from side effects to life choices. </p><p></p><p>Any choices, made knowledgeably, should totally be respected. Any made in ignorance deserve education. </p><p></p><p>For some genuine type 2 (I deliberately exclude other types along with those others misdiagnosed as type 2 when they arent) it is the best or only option having considered the alternatives. But there is no getting away from the fact it is widely seen as the ultimate and end of the line medication treatment for diabetes. In common language this is a position often termed “resorted” to. That is not the same as demonisation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HSSS, post: 2073208, member: 480869"] Maybe it’s “resorting” to insulin because it is a more heavy duty drug in regards to the effect it has on a person, the higher burden of self care required, the potential and severity of errors, in a type 2 the potential for simultaneously helping and hindering glucose management and insulin resistance, side effects such as weight gain. Long term complications are not necessarily lower despite improved glucose levels, possibly due to the continued existence of hyperinsulimea. There are many other approaches including other medications and combinations out there too. Many of these medicines will share some of the drawbacks listed above. Now obviously these will not suit everyone for a wide variety of reasons from side effects to life choices. Any choices, made knowledgeably, should totally be respected. Any made in ignorance deserve education. For some genuine type 2 (I deliberately exclude other types along with those others misdiagnosed as type 2 when they arent) it is the best or only option having considered the alternatives. But there is no getting away from the fact it is widely seen as the ultimate and end of the line medication treatment for diabetes. In common language this is a position often termed “resorted” to. That is not the same as demonisation. [/QUOTE]
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