causes of death in diabetes
Diabetes-related causes of Sudden death. Our information shows that 4 causes of Sudden death are related to diabetes, or a family history of diabetes (from a list of 180 total causes). These diseases and conditions may be more likely causes of Sudden death if the patient has diabetes, is at risk of diabetes, or has a family history of diabetes. 1  Heart attack.  Heart failure - sudden death.
The investigators found that men with type 1 diabetes had an average life expectancy of about 66 years, compared with 77 years among men without it. Women with type 1 diabetes had an average life expectancy of about 68 years, compared with 81 years for those without the disease, the study found.