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  What Is The Lifespan For a Person With Diabetes?

  Posted by Ollie on December 16, 2023 at 4:58 am

  People with diabetes has a shorter lifespan. However, the lifespan depends on how the person takes care of their body. Does anyone know the average lifespan of a diabetic versus a person without diabetes?

  Gustan replied 10 months, 3 weeks ago 3 Members · 3 Replies

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  Michelle McCue

  Member

  December 16, 2023 at 6:26 am

  Life expectancy associated with different ages at diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in high-income countries: 23 million person-years of observation – The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

  On average there is a 6 year reduction in life span.

  thelancet.com

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  Gustan

  Administrator

  December 16, 2023 at 11:12 pm

  Wow!!! I guess I need to take my type 2 diabetes seriously. Not eating chicken regardless.

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  Gustan

  Administrator

  December 31, 2023 at 12:45 am

  Six years life reduction for diabetes? Okay, how about smoking, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and drinking. Need a total.

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