Type 2 diabetics diagnosed for at least 6 months

Patients ages ≥ 65 years and older

Active patients in the Bay West Endocrinology practice

Inadequately controlled on oral agents and/or basal insulin with HbA1c between 8.0% and 12%

Eligible for randomization to either treatment group

Patients willing to follow either treatment arm including regimen using one or more injectables

Patients to have an English Reading Level of Grade 6 or above

Patients residing at home

Glycemia in Diabetic Elders Trial