Insulin therapy initially declined and delayed by an average of two years

[Northerner]

Although delaying insulin therapy leads to a worsening progression of diabetes, new research by Brigham and Women's Hospital has found 30 percent of type 2 diabetic patients don't begin insulin, a medication used to lower the body's blood sugar levels, when it's initially recommended, with the average start time being two years later. These findings were published in the journal of Diabetic Medicine.

Alexander Turchin, MD, MS, director of quality in diabetes in the division of endocrinology, diabetes and hypertension at BWH, who led the study, was inspired by his own practice as an endocrinologist treating diabetic patients.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/09/170914152335.htm

Such a shame that people have misconceptions about insulin

 

[Copepod]

Not sure about in USA, but in UK, starting insulin could reduce your driving rights eg taxi, HGV, minibus etc. I can understand reluctance in such situations. Starting insulin was essential for me, but losing right to drive minibuses seriously affected my fledgling career in ecotourism.

 

[Ljc]

I haven't read the article yet. I've seen so many people on here and elsewhere who are worried even terrified of insulin. Of course it has some drawbacks, but their again so can the tablets.
For me insulin has been the best thing since sliced bread.
Though I do understand that going on insulin can affect being able to drive certain vehicles or do certain jobs.