How People with Type 2 Diabetes Can Live Longer
What did this study examine? This study measured average increases in life expectancy years for people with type 2 diabetes who met four different treatment goals. Researchers divided study participants into six groups based on sex and three age ranges. People with diabetes can use results to estimate their own likely life expectancy increase. Terms to know Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of weight based on height. Hemoglobin A1C , or A1C , is a blood test that measures average blood sugar over the past 3 months. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol can build up in the blood vessels, causing damage to vessel walls. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) measures the force of blood pushing against artery walls as it moves through the body. Blood pressure is measured with a top and bottom number, and SBP refers to the top number. Study results Managing weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol can increase life expectancy by 3 years for...