What is the average death age for diabetics with type 1?

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I was just wondering, haha. Because I saw a previous question, but a bit different, and this question came to mind. I personally am a diabetic type 1, and have heard that it can lower your lifetime by several years. Thank you(:

Answer 1

In terms of stats: *Typically* Type 1 diabetes shaves off 15 years of the "average" lifespan.

Now, there are great variations in that. Someone's genes, diabetes control, overall health, other conditions, supplements, medications, and lifestyle are the major factors here.

There have been Type 1 diabetics who have died in their sleep as children (i.e. the "Dead in Bed" Syndrome) or at a young age (actress Dana Hill died at age 28), and Type 1 diabetics who have lived into their 90's (Google the Cleveland Brothers).

The good news is, for the vast majority of people, with good control and and an overall healthy lifestyle, a Type 1 diabetic should do well.

That said, we must not forget that Type 1 diabetes is a serious disease in need of a cure (the public must realize this as well), and that some people will not do as well as others even with the same care. Genetics seem to play a role. That said, control is also very important.

Also, in *some cases* people diagnosed at a very young age (i.e. younger than 4) seem to develop complications at a later or reduced rate. They *appear* to have some sort of added "protection" from complications, although no one knows why this seems to be. Please note that this has been seen in research but in NO WAY does this mean that complications do not happen to these people or that they can avoid tight control. I just mentioned this for interest sake.

So the take home message is this:

Do the best you can to have normal blood sugars and stay healthy overall, BUT do not focus on the "when will I die" issue. The truth is, we will ALL die. People without Type 1 diabetes die young, people with Type 1 diabetes grow old.

Other than good management, the two most important things are genetics and attitude! And only one of those you can control. It's a tough life being your pancreas. But no one expects perfection. You do the best you can. You might live to 100, you just never know! ;)

Type 1 diabetes is a serious disease, no one will say otherwise rightfully so. Make sure you enjoy every minute of your life to the fullest, like we ALL should be doing!

Best wishes!

P.S. You might want to look into supplements like antioxidants, Omega 3 EFA (protection against heart disease), benfothiamine (protection against microvascular complications), and ACE inhibitors (a blood pressure medication that can slow kidney damage in diabetics). There is a lot you can do to stay healthy. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any suppplement.

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What is the average death age for diabetics with type 1?
I was just wondering, haha. Because I saw a previous question, but a bit different, and this question came to mind. I personally am a diabetic type 1, and have heard that it can lower your lifetime by several years. Thank you(:

Answer 4

Put it this way: when I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 40 years ago (at age 2 1/2), my parents were told that I would maybe make it to about 15-18 years old, and that diabetes ages a person by 10 years. That is because of what they knew about diabetes and its care back in 1967. I am now 42 years old and still going strong. I believe that those with diabetes of any type can live lives as long as anyone else, but it just takes extra care compared to those who don't have diabetes. So, just focus on what you can do now and do it. Don't worry about 'when you might die' because of diabetes or you could get depressed, give up, and die a lot sooner than you are supposed to.

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I don't think it should matter, as long as you keep a close eye on your blood sugar, and get regular glyco-hemoglobin tests. I am a Type I diabetic, but am a lot more healthy than some people my age without diabetes. I agree with wndywonka. I work out 5-6 times a week myself and don't even appear to be a diabetic.

Answer 8

Too bad wndywonka's profile was removed. I'd like to congratulate the fellow for speaking the truth.

The notion that a diabetic (type 1 or 2) can't live a normal life is utter crapola. These days, with proper care, we can live as long as anyone else - even longer.

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