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Life expectancy

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Crazyeyes86 · 26/02/2015 08:41

Can anyone tell me if type 2 diabetes lowers life expectancy nowadays and by how much?
Dp just diagnosed and panicking ð???

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SecretSpy · 26/02/2015 08:44

I don't know the stats. But keeping his sugars down and having regular eye/foot checks will help reduce the risk of complications. Has he been offered a dietitian appointment to help him with his diet?

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