Diabetes diagnosis: Diabetologist explains why age matters

Health By Chetana Belagere Nov 15, 2024 Read the article

Diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, presents unique challenges depending on the age at which the condition is diagnosed.

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While the treatment protocols for managing the disease may not vary drastically across age groups, the long-term implications differ significantly.

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The younger you are at the time of diagnosis, the more caution and proactive management are required to mitigate complications that can have lifelong consequences.

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Calling diabetes a “silent killer” Dr V Mohan, Chairman of Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre in Chennai, said it is largely asymptomatic.

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“When diabetes is diagnosed in older individuals, typically after they turn 60 or 70, the progression of the disease tends to be slower and milder,” the diabetologist said.

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A person diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 20 is looking at 30, 40, or even 50 years of living with the condition.

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By their 40s, they may already face complications such as vision loss, kidney issues, or cardiovascular diseases.

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The longer duration of diabetes in their lives significantly increases the likelihood and severity of complications.

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