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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..
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..
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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.
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‘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...
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Even better!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...
Tony337
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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
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
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My T1 uncle is 72 - diagnosed at 13 and told that he probably wouldn't live to 40
I’ve been Type 
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][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.
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.
