Backwoodsman - you are misguided about T2 diabetes and no insulin. I am T2 and have to inject twice a day with about 60+ units in total. Also, Blood Glucose Monitors are freely available ( I got mine from the Diabeticare Centre at my local hospital) and test strips are available on prescription, again free as diabetics in the UK do not have to pay prescription charges.

I agree that healthy eating and excercise are important components in control but this is often difficult when having to live on benefits and being disabled. Trust me, I am that diabetic.