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Life expectancy of 8 year old
8 year old boy diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. What is his life expectancy if insulin is given regularly and strict diet/exercises is maintained?
How much does he need to exercise everyday?
Is there any chance he will lead a normal life without insulin in future?
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
Diabetologist
9 yrs exp
Solapur
With insulin...and good control..fair life expectancy.Not possible without Insulin as body doesn't produce own Insulin in Type 1 Diabetes
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