I recently found out that my mother has type 2 diabetes. Its something that runs in our family plus she's over weight and is obviously in the process of losing. Still, I like to be told straight up the dangers or what may happen with things. So be honest.
2006-08-22 14:15:00 · 23 answers · asked by Kelly 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
A person can live with Type 2 Diabetes for many many years, into old age, just like any other person. The thing is that such a person has an increased risk of suffering serious health problems like heart disease, lack of circulation, and even blindness. You should try to help your mom to lose weight. The good news is that for many people, once they lose excess weight, the Type 2 Diabetes actually disappears. You should do exercise together, even starting with light walking and perhaps encourage your mom to see a dietician. She has a long life ahead of her!
2006-08-22 14:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 04:15:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you keep up with your treatments and keep your glucose controlled, you'll live a full long life. Type 2 can often be controlled by diet and exercise. Blood glucose levels of 70-100 mg/dl are well within non-diabetic levels and if those are your glucose readings, you are not diabetic or you are a very very well controlled diabetic. Sounds like you're flipping out over nothing.
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2016-04-16 06:31:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm type 2, but have needed insulin for over 20 years. I'm 71, and I seem to do an OK job of keeping my diabetes in check. Still, I wonder how many years my life will be reduced because of my diabetes.
2014-11-29 08:27:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother also has type 2 diabetes for about 15 years. She had a bad scare with her feet feeling numb and she was having problems with her heart. So she started seeing a dietitian and she has lost some weight and her sugar rates are now lower than it used to get. So yes you can live a very long live as long as you take care of yourself.
2006-08-22 14:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by Humming Bird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person with type 2 diabetes can live as long, if not longer than anyone else. But your mother MUST check her blood sugar and make sure it stays under control. Uncontrolled blood sugar is why complications arise with type 2 diabetes, such as gout, retinopathy, neuropathy, kidney failure, etc. Make sure she follows a healthy diet and takes her medications as prescribed. If you are there to support her, she should do just fine!
2006-08-22 14:22:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am 90 years old and have been a type 2 diabetic on insulin for 40 years. Still doing fie, eating carefully getting exersise every day
2015-09-09 06:57:07 · answer #7 · answered by rj 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really sure. I've had it 5 1/2 years now. And I'm doing ok. I dont need meds. or insulin yet, cause I have mine under control through my diet. The better you take care of yourself and keep it under control, the longer you live. But your best bet is to talk to your doctor about it. Being overweight doesnt help at all. I was the first in my family to have it. I'm 49 now. Just 4 years ago my dad found out he had it. If others in your family have it you're more at risk to have it. But not all family members do get it. It just makes you at a higher risk to have it.
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2016-01-21 09:52:51 · answer #9 · answered by Marylouise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With proper diet, exercise and blood glucose control....a type 2 diabetic can expect to live close to the average lifespan. However, early cardiovascular disease is a major possiblity after years of poorly controlled blood glucose and lack of exercise, which greatly shortens years of life.
2006-08-22 14:54:24 · answer #10 · answered by Mama R 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋