I was wondering if it reduces your life expectancy significantly to go on dialysis when you have type 1 diabetes vs not having diabetes
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What are the risks of a type 1 diabetes going into dialysis?
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Hi Hafaith,
I'm sorry you haven't received a reply to this question - you might have better luck posting in our Dialysis community here:
healthunlocked.com/nkf-dial...
Since you have some specific questions, I encourage you to contact the National Kidney Foundations patient information line, NKF Cares. NKF Cares, offers support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation or transplantation. It's designed just for patients, family members and care partners. Speak with a trained specialist who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns. 855-653-7337
You can also find out more information here: kidney.org/atoz/content/dia...
Best,
Kristi
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