How long can a person live with juvenile diabetes?

Juvenile diabetes is type 1 diabetes. Any type of diabetic can live a very long normal life with all the knowledge and medications we have today. Just take care of yourself, watch your diet, (yes type 1 should be wary of their diets just like a type 2 would) take your meds as prescribed, see your doctor every 3 month, check your blood sugar at LEAST 6 times a day, get good daily exercise like walking, pay attention to your body. If you have the flu or other illness, always see your doctor, don't try to self medicate. This is a mistake many diabetics make and end up in trouble for. Get a flu shot every year, and also get a pneumonia shot. Diabetics have health risks. Don't smoke.

I grew up with a type 1 brother (diagnosed at age 8). He had no glucometers, was told to eat NO sugar or starch, boiled and reused syringes, and died at age 38. He had lost his eyesight, kidneys, and finally a heart attack took his life. When my son was diagnosed at age 8, I knew nothing, and was scared. I committed to learning everything I could about diabetes. I am now a RN, and Certified Diabetes Educator. It makes me angry when people give up the fight. The tools for management today are so much better than we had 20 years ago. A type 1 can live a normal, healthy life. My son is 18 now, doing great, and I look forward to a different kind of outcome for him than I experienced with my brother..... Stay healthy, and pray for a cure!

I was diagnosed at 22 months. I am going to be 23 in a week. I am totally fine with no other major or minor health problems. People with diabetes today can live long healthy lives. You just have to stay on top of things. It may seem hard, but trust me, it becomes part of your daily routine and you don't notice all the little extra things you do. The medical technology is so advanced which is a great benefit, and it just keeps improving.

you can have a normal life expectency if you keep you sugar lvls under control, my grandmother lived to 86 years old and was born with diabetes.also with diabetics you need to keep your cholesterol lower than peolpe without. just keep lvls in somewhat normal range and cholesterol you shouldnt have any problems.

I'm 41 and fortunately I'm in good shape, had it for 24 years. The average life expectancy is estimated to be 10-15 years less than a non-diabetic person, and with good care and good genes that could be less. But the good news is we can live long full lives into our 60's, 70's, even 80's.

A full and near normal life with the exception of being very used to needles. A type 1 Diabetic will very likely need insulin and will need to test often. If you maintian your BG (Blood Glucose) levels, there isn't much you can't do. One exception at this time is pilot a commercial jet (Diabetics can't get the license). I know marathoners, triatheletes and a 90+ year old type 1 Diabetic.

Diabetes knocks an average of 15 years off your life. No joking. But you can beat this if you adhere to your diabetic schedule.

Good luck take care.

My father was diagnosed at age 6 and is now 46 and going on strong.

As long as you keep your diabetes under control, you can live for nearly as long as you would without the disease.

I've had it 40 years and I'm doing great!!!
I'd say taking good care of yourself is what will make the difference. It's not always easy, but it can be done.
Good-luck to you!

As long as they are compliant with the diet and managing their blood sugar...its all about compliance.