My partner at age of 35 unfortunately got type 1 diabetes. Wondering that the life expectancy is?

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He is fit and healthy. Doctor said it was rare what happened to him at age 35 years old. I have heard horrific stories about life expectancy about type 1 diabetics, it makes me so sad. He manages his blood sugar well. Surely if he always manages his blood sugar and it’s controlled well then his life expectancy would be just same as a non diabetic? At end of day who knows what’s going to happen in life, could get hit by a bus…thanks.

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I think you're mixing up type 2 and type 1. Yes with sensible control and regular checks etc there is no reason why his life span would be limited.

Dr. Ian Lake is a Type 1 diabetic doctor who does ultra sports. You can be very healthy if you avoid carbs.

https://type1keto.com/about-dr-ian-lake/

Type 1 is an autoimmune disease. Having one autoimmune disease does put you at a higher risk of developing another. He might want to look into the subject of autoimmunity, although there are no easy answers.

I'm so sorry to hear this. My husband has had type 1 diabetes for nearly 40 years since infancy and has very minimal complications with his eyes. The important thing is sugar control. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/about-the-charity/our-areas-of-work/medals has lots of examples of people who’ve lived a very long time!

He will need to take synthetic insulin multiple times a day for the rest of his life and monitor blood sugar, if he's fit and healthy why would it affect his life span?

My son is type 1 and as far as I know has the same life expectancy as anyone else, provided his blood sugar remains controlled. With modern insulin (that is improving all the time) and diabetes technology also improving, it is easier to manage blood sugar than it was in the past.

FIL has been type 1 since he was about 10. He is in his early 70s and arguably healthiest out of my parents and MIL.

It isn’t rare, at least half of T1s are diagnosed as adults. Suggest he joins the Diabetes UK forum. Life expectancy is the same as for non diabetics, you might find studies saying it’s shorter but they’re all based on people diagnosed a long time ago when there wasn’t the treatment we have today

This is really dangerous advice for someone newly diagnosed with type 1 who is likely on fixed doses of insulin. Do not cut out all carbs when taking insulin unless you’re really experienced and know what you’re doing with adjusting insulin.

@PotatoFan I developed type 1 when pregnant at 41. I adjust my dose at every meal. In fact about 18 years ago I went on a food and insulin management course run by the NHS which was about figuring out the carbs at each meal and taking the right dose. It's never exact, as it's more than just what carbs you eat. But that's a good start and with time you get to know how your body reacts to certain things.
I definitely see an improvement in my blood sugars when on a low carb diet.
OP I expect to live as long as anyone else.

@PotatoFan that post you quoted is exactly the sort of bad advice I knew would be put on this thread which is why I suggested the op looked on the Diabetes UK site / seek proper medical advice instead of asking for anecdotal medical advice on mn. Apparently that was against talk guidelines and has Been deleted. Go figure! These threads can be so dangerous.

Good for you that you know how to adjust your insulin to a low carb diet but the OPs partner has only just been diagnosed and isn’t going to know things like “if you go on a low carb diet whilst on fixed doses of insulin then you could have a really dangerous hypo”

I think years ago life expectancy was limited but I don't think that's the case now?

My next door neighbour has had type 1 since she was a child, she’s in her eighties now.

Actor James Norton was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in November 2010. The star of Grantchester, War and Peace and Happy Valley did not let type 1 diabetes prevent him from bursting onto the acting scene not long after his diagnosis and is now one of the UK's leading actors.

My Dad got type 1 in his teens and is now early 60's and I can tell you he hasn't lived the healthiest life, but he does keep his sugar controlled and takes insulin. It absolutely is not a death sentence by any stretch.

Uncle is 84 has type 1 since a child.
Not impacted him at all.

Currently travelling in Japan.

I've had it for over 50 years, since aged 1, and so far I don't think my life expectancy has reduced that much.

Had type1 23 years it can be a pain in the bottom but honestly he will be fine.