The study found that type 2 diabetes increased the risk of premature death by 96 percent in women and 74 percent in men. The research was conducted by researchers at Salford Royal Hospital in England. The research report warns that people with diabetes are 84 percent more likely to die prematurely than the general population.
A woman with diabetes is likely to live five years less than a woman without it, said Dr. Adrian Hield said. The life expectancy of those who get diabetes at a very young age is reduced by eight years. Adrian added.
The study report states that diabetes not only increases the risk of death but also increases the risk of many other health problems. One of the main ones is heart disease. Diabetes increases the risk of chest pain, heart attack, stroke, and narrowing of the blood vessels. Elevated blood sugar levels also wear down the walls of the blood vessels that nourish the nervous system. It can also lead to nerve damage. It can cause numbness, tingling, pain, and burning in the limbs.
Researchers also point out that people with diabetes can have digestive problems, kidney damage, eye, skin and mouth problems. A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of diabetes and eliminate its complications. According to studies by the Harvard School of Public Health, obesity is one of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes. Being overweight increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by seven times, health experts say.
Weight should be controlled according to the height, age and gender of the body. A seven to 10 percent reduction in body weight can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes in half. Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help you lose weight. The research report also adds that brisk walking for half an hour every day can reduce the risk of diabetes by 30 percent.
Content Summary: Diabetes can increase risk of early death by 96 percent