Diabetes is a disease that reaches millions of people. Commonly mentioned facts about diabetes are that it increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, can lead to blindness, and can cause dangerous foot problems. A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine combined the results of 97 studies that included 820,900 people. They found that those with diabetes were 80% more likely to die in general, and 25% more likely to die from cancer. Having diabetes also increased the risk of death from kidney disease, liver disease, and pneumonia. A person who had diabetes at the age of 50 years old, died on average, 6 years younger than a person who didn't have diabetes at 50 years of age. Researchers also found that long-term smoking cut life-expectancy down by approximately 7 years.
Maintaining a healthy weight, following a balanced diet including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, healthy protein (e.g. lean meats and beans), and low-fat (skim, 1%, 2%) dairy, and regular exercise could save you from having to deal with type 2 diabetes and it's large array of health complications.
Information Source:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/diabetes_dangers_030311.html
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