The Paul Taylor Podcast
Wisdom Wednesdays - How to Avoid Shortening Your Life by a Whopping 14 Years
Oct 17, 2023
The podcast discusses the impact of type two diabetes on lifespan, revealing a 14-year difference for those diagnosed at age 30. It delves into factors contributing to diabetes, such as processed carbs and sedentary lifestyle. Prevention strategies include monitoring blood sugar levels and adopting low carbohydrate diets. The importance of sleep, stress management, and avoiding saturated fats to prevent diabetes is emphasized.
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Quick takeaways
- Having type 2 diabetes can reduce life expectancy by 3.5 years per decade of having the condition.
- Insulin resistance is the main cause of diabetes, which can be triggered by processed carbohydrates and sugar.
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The impact of type 2 diabetes on life expectancy
The study analyzed data from 1.5 million participants and found that for every decade of having type 2 diabetes, life expectancy is reduced by 3.5 years compared to those without diabetes. Among 50-year-olds, those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 30 have a life expectancy 14 years shorter than their peers without diabetes.
