Does diabetes follow the same course in all people?

Type 1: In type 1, there are people who have used insulin for over 50 years and have enjoyed a long and a satisfying life. However, some are less fortunate and experience a more rapid progression of their condition.

Type 2: Here the rate of progress of complications can be dependent on when diagnosis is made – the earlier the better – and also on the rigorous control of blood glucose levels and blood pressure.