A person can live with Type 2 Diabetes for many many years, into old age, just like any other person. The thing is that such a person has an increased risk of suffering serious health problems like heart disease, lack of circulation, and even blindness. You should try to help your mom to lose weight. The good news is that for many people, once they lose excess weight, the Type 2 Diabetes actually disappears. You should do exercise together, even starting with light walking and perhaps encourage your mom to see a dietician. She has a long life ahead of her!
I’m not really sure. I’ve had it 5 1/2 years now. And I’m doing ok. I dont need meds. or insulin yet, cause I have mine under control through my diet. The better you take care of yourself and keep it under control, the longer you live. But your best bet is to talk to your doctor about it. Being overweight doesnt help at all. I was the first in my family to have it. I’m 49 now. Just 4 years ago my dad found out he had it. If others in your family have it you’re more at risk to have it. But not all family members do get it. It just makes you at a higher risk to have it.
Well, that depends on how you treat your body. If you don’t take care of yourself then you will not live very long. If you check your sugar levels and maintain a healthy diet, then you can live as long as you want. Just check your blood often and eat right and see the doctor when the littlest thing comes up.
June 20th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
A person can live with Type 2 Diabetes for many many years, into old age, just like any other person. The thing is that such a person has an increased risk of suffering serious health problems like heart disease, lack of circulation, and even blindness. You should try to help your mom to lose weight. The good news is that for many people, once they lose excess weight, the Type 2 Diabetes actually disappears. You should do exercise together, even starting with light walking and perhaps encourage your mom to see a dietician. She has a long life ahead of her!
June 22nd, 2007 at 7:02 am
I’m not really sure. I’ve had it 5 1/2 years now. And I’m doing ok. I dont need meds. or insulin yet, cause I have mine under control through my diet. The better you take care of yourself and keep it under control, the longer you live. But your best bet is to talk to your doctor about it. Being overweight doesnt help at all. I was the first in my family to have it. I’m 49 now. Just 4 years ago my dad found out he had it. If others in your family have it you’re more at risk to have it. But not all family members do get it. It just makes you at a higher risk to have it.
June 25th, 2007 at 4:44 am
Well, that depends on how you treat your body. If you don’t take care of yourself then you will not live very long. If you check your sugar levels and maintain a healthy diet, then you can live as long as you want. Just check your blood often and eat right and see the doctor when the littlest thing comes up.