Diabetes and longevity: sweet costs

Diabetes are often concerned that this “sweet burden” will reduce their longevity. Recent studies provide a clear answer: diabetes can reduce life expectancy and its effects change with age.Global studies have shown that diabetes is indeed associated with a reduction in life expectancy. Compared to those without diabetes, those diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 30, 40 and 50 years have a life expectancy of about 14, 10 and 6 years, respectively. The study highlights the particular impact of diabetes on young people and suggests that the prevention and management of diabetes should begin at a young age.Diabetes reduces life expectancy mainly because it causes a series of serious complications. These complications include cardiovascular diseases, kidneys, retinas, foot pathologies and ketone acid poisoning. These complications not only affect the quality of life but may also lead to premature death.It is noteworthy that the effects of diabetes on longevity are not inevitable. Through effective blood sugar control and healthy lifestyles, diabetes patients can significantly reduce the risk of complications and thus increase their longevity. For example, strict control of blood sugar can reduce the risk of further development of early diabetes microvascular disease. In addition, the treatment of sugar, pressure relief, lipids and the rational use of aspirin can also prevent cardiovascular events and microvascular changes in diabetes.In China, a national study has also shown that the early stages of diabetes and diabetes are significantly related to lower life expectancy and increased risk of death. Compared to normal participants in blood sugar, the life expectancy of pre-diabetes and diabetes patients at the age of 40 is on average 4.2 and 0.7 years, respectively. The study further confirmed the negative effects of diabetes on longevity and highlighted the importance of early intervention.In short, diabetes may indeed reduce longevity, but through active treatment and lifestyle changes, diabetes patients can effectively control conditions and reduce complications, thereby increasing longevity. This requires the joint efforts of people with diabetes, medical professionals and society as a whole. Let us work together to combat diabetes and to protect the healthy future of every diabetic. Diabetes