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    Why do some diabetics escape complications?

    I've been a Type 1 for 52 yrs now with no complications. You would think - looking back to the good old days (not) and the way we tested would have given us massive probs now. The colour was orange for high sugar when you tested your urine, but how high was high anyway? I must have spent most of...
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    Type 1 Life expectancy & Retirement advice please

    Live 20 yrs less? My goodness - I'm 59 now already after Type 1 for 52 yrs. I don't feel like I only have like a yr left or something ! :D
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    Longest living type 1 diabetic

    Hi ! I'm in my 52nd yr of being a Type 1. I'm glad to report that I'm in great health, but have had a few blips along the way. Keep smiling :D April
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    Hi from me - Type 1 - 51 yrs

    Hi Everyone - and pleased to meet you all. U can see from my heading what's with me & diabetes. I have a son who is 32 & became a Type 1 a few yrs ago. We are both still really healthy which is the main thing. I hope to make some friends on here. I live in Cornwall