Does diabetes reduce life expectancy?

My doctor told me that modern medications and early diagnosis have closed the life expectancy gap significantly. Uncontrolled hyperglycemia is what causes damage, not the diagnosis itself.

Not at all if you manage it well! My grandfather was diagnosed at 40 and lived happily till 85 by eating right and staying positive.

My father has had Type 2 for 20 years and he is fitter than most youngsters. Just make sure to eat balanced meals and do regular doctor checkups.

Actually yaar, it's all about how you manage your levels. If you keep ignoring your reports, then yes, it affects your organs, but otherwise, you can live a long, healthy life easily.

Life and death are in God's hands. Our duty is to take care of this body with good habits, positive thoughts, and regular doctor visits.

Haan na, log thoda dar jate hain yeh sunkar. Par agar hum daily dhyan rakhein aur meetha kam karein, toh normal life expectancy hi rehti hai.

Honestly, the stress of checking my sugar levels daily might reduce my life, but not the diabetes itself! Just keep your levels in check and sleep well.

As someone managing high BP and sugar, I can say lifestyle is everything. Regular screening of kidneys, eyes, and heart prevents any reduction in life span.

I honestly thought my life was cut short when I got diagnosed at 35. But after 10 years, my vitals are perfect and I realize it was just a wake-up call to live healthier.