<s>[INST] Does a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mean I will have to go on insulin? [/INST] No. People with type 2 diabetes may or may not ever need to take insulin injections, depending on several factors, including the timing of diagnosis. Research indicates that if type 2 diabetes is treated early and blood sugar is controlled initially and over the years, the pancreas is more likely to produce enough insulin longer. But a person who lives with type 2 upward of 15 years is unlikely to continue to make sufficient insulin and will need to take it via syringe, pen, or pump. Source: Eating Well. Link: https://www.eatingwell.com/article/290863/top-common-questions-about-diabetes/. Field: Endocrine. Disease: Diabetes </s>