Key points from article :
Careful management of blood glucose levels as treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D) enabled by technological advances in blood glucose meters, insulin pumps, smartphone apps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
Refers to 2012 US study showing an increase of 15 years in life expectancy for those diagnosed 1965-1980 compared to those diagnosed 1950-1964.
However, type 1 diabetes is still associated with a shorter life expectancy than people without diabetes.
Study reference: Medical Journal of Australia
