How long can you live with diabetes without treatment?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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Life expectancy of untreated diabetes is different for each individual based on the age and other pre-existing health conditions. One should not delay diabetic treatment, if left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications and organ damage which can be life threatening.

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All cow's milk does contain carbohydrates, and it is important for people with diabetes to factor this into their carbohydrate counts. However, skim milk can be a lower- fat, lower-calorie option for people who are not lactose intolerant and prefer cow's milk.

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I'm trying to understand my recent Total BhCG quantitative report after our first IUI attempt. It says 1.2 mIUmL, and I'm a bit confused about what this means. We've been trying to conceive naturally for four years now, so this is all quite new to me. Could you help explain what these results indicate?

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I'm a university student and I've noticed disc-shaped lumps under both nipples on my chest, with the left one being slightly larger. It's causing me a lot of distress and embarrassment. Can this be treated with medication or is surgery the only option?

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