hi Ken, glad you've joined us. Look around here and you will find many type2s on insulin. (I'm type1 btw). We try to get the word out here that going on insulin does not mean you've failed in any way. I have a very good type2 friend (a nurse even) who ASKED her doctor to put her on insulin. you might discover some folks with a lot more knowledge than me on the subject in this discussion
https://forum.tudiabetes.org/topics/would-you-ever-ask-to-be-put-on-insulin-why
please let me know if you have any questions about the community. we are all helping each other here. feel free to join any groups/discussions that you find interesting.