I went to insulin early, and have never regretted it. Frankly, I have had better control and freedom. It’s even more true since I went to the pump.
Resistance to Insulin Therapy Among Patients and Providers
Patient and provider attitudes differ significantly across countries, controlling for individual characteristics. Patients rate the clinical efficacy of insulin as low and would blame themselves if they had to start insulin therapy. Self-blame is significantly lower among those who have better diet and exercise adherence and less diabetes-related distress.