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Whats the life expectancy of dilated cardiomyopathy with diabetes?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Too vague: A question. Poorly managed cardiomyopathy (which type?) and diabetes will almost certainly fare worse than those with optimal treatment and compliance.

Answered 9/29/2016

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