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Diabetic Clarity

The researchers looked at the mortality data of 600,000 people from
1985 to 2011 to look at the risks of the common kinds of diabetes –
type 1 and 2 – and excluded the others – gestational diabetes, bronze
diabetes and diabetes insipidus.

While the study looked at the disease in American people, it’s liable
the results would have been similar for other parts of the world if
European data has been used where a Western diet and lifestyle is
normal.

What Did The Study Reveal?

Based on the information for the 25-year period, there was a huge
spike in the number of people who would develop diabetes in their
lifetime. In 1985, girls were 27 percent likely to develop diabetes
whereas boys had a 21 percent.

In 2011, this number spiked to 40 percent for both genders.
Therefore, the risks have doubled for the boys, and the girls saw a 50
percent increase.

There was no look into why this study revealed such a dramatic
increase. However, it’s believed that people who have diabetes have
longer lifespans, which increases the chances of developing diabetes in
their lifetime.

Yes, Diabetics Can Live A Longer Life

Even if you’re diagnosed with diabetes, your lifespan isn't dramatically
shortened if you take good care of yourself. U.S. children with
diabetes can live another good 70 years with their disease with a good
sensible diet and exercise routine.

For the 25-year period (1985 to 2011), the years, men who were
diagnosed with diabetes were expected to survive with an increase of
156 percent. Women only had a 70 percent increase.

No answers as to why the difference, but it’s thought that medical
advancements such as knowledge and treatments are the reason.

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