People With Type-2 Diabetes Live Six Years Less Than Those Without It: Lancet Study

People with diabetes who were diagnosed at a younger age were more likely to pass away than those without diabetes: Lancet.
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People With Type-2 Diabetes Live Six Years Less Than Those Without It: Lancet Study


The incidence of Type-2 diabetes is on the rise globally. According to data collated in 2020, Type-2 diabetes is the ninth leading cause of mortality, with more than 6.28% of people succumbing to the disease worldwide. The same study informed that an estimated 462 million people have Type-2 diabetes across the world. 

Sharing this sentiment, the Lancet recently published a report that elucidated that people with diabetes tend to live about six years less, on average, than those without it. 

Study Findings

Diabetes Increases Chances Of Early Death Lancet

Assessing data from 19 countries, from over 1.5 million people, the researchers kept track of when they passed away over a total of 23.1 million years.

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Stating their finding, the researchers listed:

  • People with diabetes who were diagnosed at a younger age were more likely to pass away than those without diabetes.
  • If you were diagnosed in your 30s, you were at a higher risk of early death than if you were diagnosed in your 40s or 50s.
  • The earlier you were diagnosed, the more it affected life expectancy. For example, if you were 50 when diagnosed, you might live 6 years less than someone without diabetes.
  • The study also found their results to be consistent for both men and women.

Type-2 Diabetes Treatment

Diabetes Increases Chances Of Early Death Lancet

A study published in the International Journal Of Medical Sciences ascertained that the main reason why so many people have diabetes is because of a mix of their genes and their environment. Underscoring the importance of timely detection, the study stated, ‘Statistically, about 50% of people with diabetes remain undiagnosed and approximately 20-30% of patients usually have already developed complications before being diagnosed.’

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Another study published in HHS Public Access revealed that lifestyle factors like physical activity level, dietary habits, smoking habits, and alcohol use contribute 26%, 31%, 23%, and 34% respectively to the total burden of Type-2 diabetes. 

In conclusion, if you get diabetes at a younger age, it can reduce your life expectancy by about 3-4 years for every decade earlier you were diagnosed. This shows the importance of preventing diabetes and taking good care of your health, especially if you're diagnosed when you're young. Additionally, all these three studies prove that it's important to find better ways to fight diabetes and improve people's lives. 

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