Deckert T, Larsen M
Adv Exp Med Biol. 1979;119:21-7. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4615-9110-8_4.
Duration and quality of life are considerably reduced in insulin-dependent diabetic patients, but regular metabolic supervision, education of the patients, and social support can reduce the prevalence of severe late diabetic complications and prolong life by about 10 years.