Can type 2 diabetes become insulin dependent?

When my dad was put on insulin, I panicked thinking it was the end stage. But honestly, the doctor explained it is just another way to keep sugars stable and prevent kidney damage. It is a very normal transition if oral medicines stop working after many years.

My grandmother's doctor is suggesting insulin now and we are very scared. Does starting insulin mean her diabetes has become very severe? Is there any way to go back to regular tablets?

I ignored my rising fasting sugar levels for two years, thinking everything was fine. By the time I went to a specialist, my body wasn't responding to pills anymore and I had to start daily insulin. Please get your HbA1c checked regularly and don't make the mistake I did.

Yes, over time, the beta cells in the pancreas can get exhausted, making insulin necessary. If your blood sugars are remaining high despite taking maximum doses of tablets, please consult your doctor immediately. High levels can cause sudden complications.

Dekho yaar, seedhi baat hai. Agar tum parhez nahi karoge aur sirf dawai ke bharose rahoge, toh ek din insulin lagna hi hai. Pancreas ki bhi ek capacity hoti hai. Abhi se apna lifestyle sudharo nahi toh insulin ki sui lagwani padegi.