Is diabetes leading cause of death in the US? No, it isn’t the leading cause but it is consistently in the top ten. In 2009, it was the seventh leading cause of death. And untold thousands more have died sooner than they would have without being diabetic. One study in Britain estimates that a 50 year old person with diabetes will die on average six years sooner than a non-diabetic. To put that in some kind of context that might make it easier to understand, a long-time smoker will shorten their lifespan by 10 years.
What are some Ways That Diabetes Can Kill You?
- Diabetes leading cause of death #1 – Stroke is caused by damage to the arteries and veins
- Diabetes leading cause of death #2 – Heart attack
- Diabetes leading cause of death #3 – embolism
- Diabetes leading cause of death #4 – Kidney failure
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