Diabetes Hastens Onset of Severe Long-Term Conditions by Up to Two Decades, Reducing Life Expectancy
Source-Economictimes.indiatimes.com A recent study published in Nature Medicine reveals that diabetes can hasten the onset of severe long-term conditions by 15 to 20 years, significantly reducing life expectancy. Researchers in the United Kingdom analyzed data from 46 million adults in England, discovering that diabetes accelerates the development of multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), particularly in younger adults. The study highlights that the impact of diabetes varies with age, with hypertension, cancer, depression, and coronary heart disease being prevalent in older adults, while younger adults are more affected by mental health issues and asthma. The Growing Burden of Diabetes-Related Conditions Type 2 diabetes is a major contributor to various health complications due to insulin resistance and chronic hyperglycemia. While efforts to reduce complications related to cardiovascular, kidney, and eye diseases have seen some success, diabetes also heightens the ri...