Aly I'm type 2 for 4 years now. Hubby got merlin for me for a couple reasons . One the diabetes(merlin can tell when I'm way too high on sugars a bonus) kids are almost all gone ,and almost lost hubby to cancer so I needed some one to keep me company if I was alone. I couldn't have coped with it all if i hadn't had Merlin to cry in to (sure beats hurting my hand beating the shower walls) He has the full face smile that greets me every time I come home.