My 65'th Anniversary

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Richard157

Discussion Starter · Sep 15, 2010

Today (Sept 15) is the 65'th anniversary of my type 1 diagnosis. I was diagnosed in 1945, just 5 days after my 6'th birthday. To have no serious diabetes related complications after 65 years of type 1 seems rather amazing. I don't know why I am so lucky, my doctor's have no explanation. The most popular theory seems to be "good genes". That does make good sense, but I don't think it has been proved by research.

The Joslin Medalist Study has examined more than 600 long term type 1 diabetics. All the participants have been type 1 for at least 50 years, and they do not have any serious complications. The study is scheduled to conclude in April, 2011. Maybe the factor(s) that explain our having long, healthy lives will be revealed in Dr King's final report at that time.

Richard

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wallycorker

· #3 · Sep 15, 2010

Richard157 said:
.....................To have no serious diabetes related complications after 65 years of type 1 seems rather amazing. I don't know why I am so lucky, my doctor's have no explanation..................

Hi Richard,

A great success story!

Don't you think that the reason is quite simply that you - and your parents also I assume - have always taken your condition seriously and that you have controlled your blood glucose levels within safe levels?

Best wishes - John

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wallycorker

· #7 · Sep 15, 2010

Richard157 said:
.....................Despite all those years of high sugar I have no complications. There has to be some explanation for that.......................

Yes Richard - I agree - very thought provoking!

Any ideas or theories yourself as to why you have been lucky enough to avoid the dreaded diabetic complications?

John

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wallycorker

· #11 · Sep 16, 2010

Morning Richard,

Interesting theory about the C-peptide - I've never heard about that before. Enjoy the meet up next may. It should be a great opportunity for all of you to discuss various theories as to why you are all different to the rest?

John

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