How long does a person live if they have type 1 or type 2 diabetes??

Type 1 diabetes used to mean the body was not producing insulin. If no insulin is produced or provided by injection, a person will live for approximately two weeks. I have heard some use Type 1 to mean juvenile onset diabetes - which may not be the same thing.

Type 2 diabetes - used to mean "insulin resistance". Diabetes means high blood sugar. Type 2 means the body has enough insulin, however the cells are resistant and don't react to it, leaving the sugar in the bloodstream. I have heard Type 2 being defined as adult onset. If a Type 2 diabetic takes care of him/herself, the lifespan is normal. Source(s): www.hufa.org and my own readings as first a hypoglycemic, then a diabetic

As long as anyone else IF you take care of yourself!
If they take care of themselves, they can live as long as anyone else. Type 2 generally happens when people are obese or old and not taking care of their health to begin with.
My best friend has had it for over 25 years now and she is 43. She monitors her blood sugar all of the time and sees her doctor regularly. She is insulin dependant.
take your meds. eat right and workout.. follow your docs advice and you will live to a ripe old age
Just like the rest of the world but you have to watch every bite you eat and don't cheat!

If you are over weight try to lose some weight and it will help your diabetes too.
I have known people since childhood that have had diabetes. Some now in their 40's and are in good health.
The only friend I lost from diabetes was one that didn't take care of himself and drank and it killed him.
Just eat right and check your levels. You'll live a average life.
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