There is a new line of glucose test kits, which focuses on the aspect of freedom for the patient. It is called the Ascensia line. Just think about how you would feel about taking your sugar levels often if you could write into your book (you should be keeping a diary of your blood levels) your sugar levels and be happy about them. The reason you are happy is because you will not have dealt with needles and insulin bottles. Yes, you really can stop using needles daily. You can start to use the latest innovations on the market. The new insulin pump will help you regain your happiness. Your insulin doses will only consist of pushing a button. The insulin pump offers you to only push a button to load doses and take your insulin. Imagine not schlepping supplies all over town. Imagine not collecting your stuff every time you leave the house. The worry about having the necessary supplies all the time can be relieved by simply having an insulin pump. Your worry will come from the uncomfortable side effects from your diabetes type 2. These will come around when you do not monitor your sugar levels as often as necessary or if you do not do what your must do based on those numbers, like change your diet or exercise enough. The insulin pump is not necessary enough for every patient. But, your physician can help you out and advise you on the best options and perhaps even some other likely candidates to make your life more free.