How long can a person live with diabetes due to liver cirrhosis?

Dec 26, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

After experiencing abdominal discomfort, I went to the hospital for a checkup, and the doctor diagnosed me with cirrhosis and diabetes. I would like to know how long a person can live with cirrhosis and diabetes?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Chao
Good blood glucose control in the early stages of liver cirrhosis can lead to long-term survival, with specific duration depending on the individual's condition. Diabetes in cirrhotic patients can be managed with oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin therapy. Patients should focus on protecting and supporting liver function and pay attention to preventing complications. However, if the condition is not promptly controlled, leading to disease progression, decompensated cirrhosis, or various diabetic complications, survival time may be significantly shortened, with some patients surviving only a few months.