Life Expectancy with Type 1 Diabetes: What You Should Know!

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Life Expectancy with Type 1 Diabetes: What You Should Know.  Type 1 diabetes can shorten your life due to complications like heart disease, stroke, kidney issues, and nerve damage. These occur when blood sugar isn’t properly managed, and one complication can increase the risk of others. Mental health challenges, like depression, can also affect life expectancy, especially when dealing with multiple health conditions.  References: https://www.healthline.com/health/type-1-diabetes-life-expectancy

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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about, Life expectancy with type 1 diabetes,

00:14what you should know.

00:15Type 1 diabetes can shorten your life due to complications like heart disease,

00:19stroke, kidney issues, and nerve damage.

00:22These occur when blood sugar isn't properly managed,

00:24and one complication can increase the risk of others.

00:27Mental health challenges, like depression, can also affect life expectancy,

00:31especially when dealing with multiple health conditions.

00:341. Facts and figures.

00:36Studies show that people with type 1 diabetes may live about 10 to 12 years less than those without

00:40it, but working with your doctor and managing risk factors can help extend your life.

00:45Thanks to advances in insulin therapy, many people with type 1 diabetes live full,

00:49active lives, though it can still impact life expectancy.

00:522. Are people with type 1 diabetes living longer?

00:55Yes, over the years, advancements in insulin therapy and better understanding of risks have

01:00led to fewer complications, especially in heart attack and stroke, making people with

01:04diabetes live longer. For example, a 2020 study showed a smaller gap, finding that in Bulgaria,

01:10the life expectancy for people without diabetes was 74.8 years, while for those with type 1

01:15diabetes, it was 70.96 years.

01:183. How to increase your life expectancy?

01:21You can protect your health by working with your doctor to manage blood sugar and any

01:25related conditions. Eating a balanced diet, exercising 150 minutes per week, regularly

01:31checking your A1c levels, cholesterol and blood pressure. Quitting smoking, if applicable,

01:36and maintaining a moderate weight.

01:384. Questions for your doctor, ask your doctor about,

01:41medication options, tracking your glucose and health progress, recommended lifestyle changes,

01:46other specialists to see, support groups, and when to seek help.

01:50By managing your condition and making healthy lifestyle choices,

01:53you can improve your life expectancy and overall well-being.

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