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The research aims to evaluate the trends in mortality and survivorship among diabetic patients over a long period.

July 1, 1964Diabetes

Longevity of Diabetic Patients in Recent Years

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Long-term follow-up reveals improved survivorship but higher mortality rates in diabetic patients, indicating ongoing health challenges.

The research aims to evaluate the trends in mortality and survivorship among diabetic patients over a long period.
Follow-up of diabetic patients treated at the Joslin Clinic since 1930.
Analysis of mortality rates by age, sex, and causes of death.
Comparison of survivorship rates based on the duration of diabetes and age at onset.
Mortality rates among diabetics are higher than in the general population, particularly for ages 25-34.
The proportion of deaths from vascular disease has significantly increased, especially small vessel disease.
Mortality from renal vascular disorders in diabetics was found to be 17 times higher than in the general population.

Entmacher et al. (1964) studied this question.

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