Originally Posted by PaCarolSue

Although I hesitate to tell anyone not to listen to their doctor, I hate when I hear that a doctor prescribes insulin without first allowing the patient to try lifestyle changes. I consider my doctor to be an advisor, whom I pay to advise me about my health, but the final decision is mine. I dropped my A1c quickly by switching to low carb eating and adding exercise. A 30 min walk after dinner helped tremendously.

My advice would be to tell your doctor you would like to make serious lifestyle changes before starting on insulin. If he is not willing to work with you on this, maybe you need a new doctor.