Two Older Diabetic Brothers Successfully Outlive The Average Male 75 Year Lifespan
Two older insulin dependent type 1 diabetics outlive the average male 75 year lifespan. "Believe it or not", 91 year-old Gerald Cleveland, of Syracuse, New York area. Gerald has endured his diabetes for over 75 years now. He was diagnosed back in 1925, at the ripe young age of 5. His younger brother Bob, also a Type 1 diabetic age 87, has experienced diabetes for for over 82 years now.
Between the two brothers Gerald is the eldest, Bob is younger but has had diabetes seven years longer than Gerald. They both have experienced some major medical changes through all of those years. Insulin had just been introduced commercially shortly after 1925 when Gerald was initially diagnosed.
Can you picture giving yourself insulin injections with a needle you have to sharpen with a whetstone. Back then they also did not have glucose monitors to check their blood sugars with. Today you can check your blood sugars without any needles in a matter of minutes. Urine was the only source they had to check their blood sugars with.
Just picture yourself not only dealing with this disorder but no extra help like all the up-to-date technology we have today. They also could not check their A1c, which averages your blood sugars for the past three months. Just remember when you are thinking things are really tough for you just remember all the amenities you have to work with today.
Both brothers have helped each other growing up with the same disease. They both admit that watching their diets, & good blood sugar control, is their secret to living a long successful diabetic life today.
Fonda is a type 1 diabetic of 36 years. Currently she is on an Animas insulin pump. Taking no other prescriptions besides insulin, she stays ahead of her medical disorder both mentally as well as physically. Natural solutions for better health is a secret she will share with you If you dare wish to learn to grow healthy.
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