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What is life expectancy of type 1 diabetic child in good control?
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60´s: The life expectancy has improved over the last several years. In one study, the expectancy for someone diagnosed with type 1 diabetes between 1965 and 1980 was estimated to be 68.8 years compared to 72.4 years for the general population. But, for someone diagnosed with type 1 diabetes between 1950 and 1964 was about 53 years.
Answered 4/30/2016
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A full life!: Many type one diabetics are living wonderful and fulfilling lives. An example, is an actress, mary tyler moore, who is living a full and rewarding life. They are keeping their health by careful monitoring of their glucose and administering Insulin when appropriate.
Answered 6/25/2014
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