Question 1

What Are The Symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes type 1 is a chronic condition. That starts usually in childhood but can occur in adults too. In the case of type 1 diabetes, the pancreas produces insulin very low in amount. But this insulin hormone helps the cells in the body to convert sugar into energy.

Question 2

What Causes a Shorter Lifespan for Diabetes Patients?

Accepted Answer

Leaving your diabetes uncontrolled may give rise to blood sugars over a period of time. That allows diabetic complications to set in. It is responsible for damaging blood vessels, also nerves causing poor circulation and functioning of vital organs. Vital organs like heart, kidney, eyes are developing to complications.

Question 3

What about the signs of end-of-life due to diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Signs of dying from diabetes are divided into two categories. They are high and low blood glucose level. Because they can lead you to some life-threatening complications.

Question 4

Can you die from diabetes type 1?

Accepted Answer

As I mentioned above that there cannot be a sure shot answer to the question. After searching a lot, I have found some factors that will determine the life expectancy of a diabetic patient.

Question 5

What are the causes that can lead to deaths in type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Dead in Bed syndrome: this term is used to describe the sudden unexplained deaths of young people with type 1 diabetes. It occurs usually due to an episode of extremely low blood pressure while asleep and which often leads to death.

Question 6

What is type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes or adult-onset diabetes is characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. This diabetes starts almost always in the middle- and late adulthood.

Question 7

Can Type 1 diabetes kill you?

Accepted Answer

I don't want to terrify you or lose your hope. But the answer is yes. Type 1 diabetes can kill you if it is kept untreated. I have discussed in the above article that type 1 diabetes can cause many complications. If you do not take any action to treat them it can kill you.

Well, the encouraging fact is if you take the proper treatment, you are able to prevent the complications. Preventing or controlling the complications you can enjoy a lengthier life.

Question 8

How long can you live with diabetes type 1?

Accepted Answer

Invention of insulin therapy has prolonged the life of patients with diabetes type 1. Cardiovascular complications are the most common in type 1 diabetes patients, which decreases the life expectancy of them.
A study has found that male patients live approximately 66 years and female patients approximately 68 years with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Question 9

What is worse type 1 or type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Both types have their complications. But in case of type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin and you will face more complications.
Moreover, it is usually found in younger people. In the case of type 2 diabetes, there is a lack of insulin production.

Type 2 can be controlled by taking the proper drug and modifying lifestyle. But type 2 needs insulin therapy. There is more chance of cardiovascular complications in the case of type 1 diabetes.

Can You Die From Diabetes Type 1