The Long Story Short Series: Real Stories of People Living with Type 2 Diabetes

Living with type 2 diabetes and starting on insulin therapy can be an adjustment, and you may experience some challenges along the way as you learn to manage your diabetes. But you’re not alone! Millions of people around the world have their own personal experiences with starting insulin.

As part of our Long Story Short series, we’re sharing real and personal stories from people around the world who are living with type 2 diabetes. Hear their stories below and learn how real people living with type 2 diabetes managed their insulin treatment journey.

Type 2 diabetes is a complex and progressive disease, meaning that as your disease evolves over time, your treatment may change too. For those living with type 2 diabetes, insulin therapy may be the next step if initial treatments are not effective at managing blood sugar levels¹. However, for some, the idea of injecting insulin can be overwhelming, meaning they are hesitant to start insulin treatment when told to by their doctor, or struggle to stick to their insulin regime².

Remember, this is completely normal! To shine a light on the challenges of living with type 2 diabetes, we spoke to people from different countries about their unique experiences of starting and living with insulin therapy. The ‘Long Story Short’ series highlights the journeys of people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, their personal challenges when starting insulin treatment, and how they overcame them.

Whether you're just starting on insulin or supporting someone who is, these experiences can provide reassurance to help you navigate your insulin journey. Explore the stories below!

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