| I'm 24 years old diagnosed at 11 months. No complications, no problems, just numerous BG checks and carb countings a day.
Yes, it will shed some years off of life because the changing BGs over many years will do some harm. But at the same time, one could say most diabetics are the healthiest people around. We have to look at everything we eat before we stuff it in our face and question how that's going to affect blood sugar levels. So, in a sense we are adding time to our life there. TO me, the effect is null and you just live like everyone else if you maintain good control.
Good luck, and a mom of 6? Wow, good luck on that alone.
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