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[Topher]

Hi guys,

Just seeing what is the oldest T1 that people know and how long have people had T1 for as I read T1 life expectancies are reduced by 10-12 years

 

[Jaylee]

Hi,

Wow. That’s a question.

My mum was probably told I wouldn’t see my dotage when I was diagnosed 49 years ago..
I’m still fully functional & agile enough to take care of the woman.
Dr Bernstein, I believe is 90 years old? I’ve read of other pensioners still living with T1.

I guess it’s the luck of the draw..

 

[Topher]

Good stuff,

 

[EllieM]

Hmm, this lady in New Zealand died at 94 after being diagnosed age 6. 88 years is pretty good, particularly since half of that will have been pre glucometer.

‘Aremarkable woman’ - Issuu

Until her recent death, at 94 years old, Winsome Johnston was the oldest person with type 1 diabetes in the world. Internationally, Winsome was held up by healthcare professionals as an example of what’s possible with good diabetes management. In 2017, she was New Zealand’s first recipient of...

issuu.com

 

[Jaylee]

Hmm, this lady in New Zealand died at 94 after being diagnosed age 6. 88 years is pretty good, particularly since half of that will have been pre glucometer.

‘Aremarkable woman’ - Issuu

Until her recent death, at 94 years old, Winsome Johnston was the oldest person with type 1 diabetes in the world. Internationally, Winsome was held up by healthcare professionals as an example of what’s possible with good diabetes management. In 2017, she was New Zealand’s first recipient of...

issuu.com

Even better!

 

[Tony337]

Hi
I'm 56 and been type 1 for 50 years.
My control got better when glucose monitors became affordable and better again once i got a CGM.

HBA1C 39 work and drive and weigh 11 stone.

The future is bright.....

Tony

 

[lessci]

My T1 uncle is 72 - diagnosed at 13 and told that he probably wouldn't live to 40

 

[Sallyw]

I’ve been Type for [emoji6][emoji[emoji6]] years from the age of . Have coped pretty well until suddenly high pressure in eye which has been diagnosed as diabetic complication and high serum globulin and serum urea. Feeling ill but not sure why. Awaiting further eye clinic appointment and repeat blood tests. Watch this space! Also feeling very sorry for myself as eye medication has sent my blood glucose soaring.