I am 54 years old and was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes when I was 40. I started on tablets but was soon put on insulin. I thought that was it for the rest of my life and so stupidly I plodded on, not eating brilliantly and gradually increasing my insulin until I got up to 56 every morning and 56 every evening! Then I met the diabetic nurse from my Surgery and the Lead Diabetes Specialist nurse. They informed me that diabetes can be reversed - this was a revelation to me! I was overweight and felt very lethargic and so knew I should start to do something about it. These nurses were absolutely brilliant - they advised me on what to eat and how to exercise - and so it began! I cannot pretend it has been easy but with the nurses support, it has been achievable. In approx the last 6 months I have lost over 2 stone and have come off insulin. I feel so much better - I now eat very healthily and exercise every day. I would recommend anyone on insulin to do this as the results are amazing. I would like to say a very big thank you to both nurses without them this would not have been possible.