By estimating the impact of diabetes on longevity, researchers determined that a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes at approximately 15 years of age led to a loss of approximately 12 years of life. A diagnosis at age 45 reduced life expectancy by approximately 6 years, while a diagnosis at age 65 reduced 2 years of life.
Type 2
diabetes usually appears later in life, although the incidence in younger people is increasing. The disease, which is characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels or hyperglycemia, is usually the result of a combination of unhealthy lifestyle habits, obesity, and genes.Over time, untreated hyperglycemia can lead to serious life-threatening complications.
Type 2 diabetes
also puts you at risk for certain health conditions that may reduce your life expectancy. After the analysis, the researchers found that the average person with type 1 diabetes was 42.8 years old and a life expectancy as of now of 32.6 years. By comparison, people of the same age without diabetes were expected to live 40.2 years from now.For type 2 diabetes, the average patient was 65.4 years old and had a life expectancy as of now of 18.6 years. In comparison, patients of the same age without diabetes were expected to live within 20.3 years. Diabetes is considered a progressive condition, so the first step you take to manage diabetes will not continue to be effective in the long term. While having diabetes doesn't necessarily mean you're going to die at a younger age, many complications can occur that increase your risk of premature death. Many health conditions can increase the effects of diabetes, including kidney and heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
There is no cure for type 2 diabetes, but losing weight, eating well and exercising can help you manage the disease. New research from the University of Manchester provides an updated overview of the reduction in life expectancy associated with type 1 and type 2 diabetes compared to the general population. When you have type 2 diabetes, there are many factors that can increase your risk of complications, and these complications can affect your life expectancy. Living with diabetes means you'll need to understand what your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels are. However, by adopting effective management strategies, there is a good chance that many people with type 2 diabetes can expect to live as long as a person without the disease. Beta cells have been damaged and the underlying genetic factors that contribute to a person's susceptibility to diabetes remain intact.
If you or someone you know is suffering from diabetes distress, seeking help is essential to increase longevity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes is the seventh most common cause of death in the United States. Today, people with type 2 diabetes are diagnosed early in the development of diabetes, which, with good diabetes control, can also help improve long-term life expectancy.
