Most of us who have taken part are on insulin even if T2. A lot of the fascinating discussions seem to have been relevant to both. I think it's educational for all flavours of diabetics to be able to discuss common issues. The moderators seem to have been happy so far.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/difference-between-type1-and-type2-diabetes.html
...Eventually, you [T2's] can get to a similar situation as someone with type 1 diabetes, in which your body is incapable of producing the amount of insulin you need to keep blood glucose levels under control. Insulin injections are necessary in these situations
That is true Geoff, but the type's do differ in their management and control. Some type 2's can eat protein without taking any Insulin ( same with some carbs) with that meal, whereas I, have to take Insulin, as my pancreas stopped working decades ago and I produce no Insulin.
Genetic T2 25 years, has run in the male line for 3 generations at least.