Long term perspectives for Type I

[seacomp]

From Joslin in
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-06/jdc-jds060906.php

from article
Since 1970, Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston has awarded medals or certificates to people with type 1 diabetes who have been insulin-dependent continuously for at least 25 years. To date there have been approximately 2,400 50-Year Medals awarded and 17 distinctive 75-Year Medals. The Medalist Study began in April 2005 to identify physiological, clinical, genetic and other factors shared by the Medalists.

[corwin]

Fascinating article. One thing really surprised me:

There also was no significant difference in age, duration, age of onset or long-term glucose control measured by A1C (glycated hemoglobin) levels between those with or without complications.

No significant difference in A1C between those with or without complications? Why do we all try so hard? Strange.

[David]

Great article. Last fall Diabetes Health magazine had an article about a study showing Long-termers having residual beta cell function and the possibility of boosting their function. This one had more detail and looked at more possibilities.

David