There are a few kinds of  diabetes . We have type 1, type 2, and gestational. Only gestational will clear itself up, the other forms of diabetes will not generally clear up at all and are types of chronic ailments. As of yet, there are no cures for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. However, there are very effective treatments available, namely ion the form of insulin injections and controlled diets. With these treatments, one can live just as long as any other average person who is not suffering from diabetes.