I Am A Late Onset Type 1 Diabetic (diagnosed At

Posted on Sun, 10 Feb 2019

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Question : I am a late onset Type 1 diabetic (diagnosed at age 50). While I have had CLL for about 10 years (diagnosed at age 62), it more recently came out of remission (age 69). Does CLL introduce any new complications to my existing Type 1 diabetes?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. Immunity issues may be there

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the details. So a diabetic person has low immunity putting them at risk for infections. Similarly, chronic lymphocytic leukemia too causes a dip in immunity and the two conditions can add on.
Prophylactic vaccination against, influenza, pneumonia and meningococcal infections is warranted for you.
Thanks and regards
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