How long can diabetic nephropathy dialysis live varies from person to person, generally the average survival cycle is about 5-10 years, but some patients may not reach 5 years, some patients may be able to survive even up to 20 years. The survival time of diabetic nephropathy on dialysis is mainly related to the following factors, 1, with the general condition of the patient, for example, some patients are older, poorer basic conditions, combined with heart disease, cerebral infarction and other conditions of patients may have a poor prognosis. 2. There is also a clear relationship with whether the patient actively cooperates with the treatment and pays attention to the protection of the kidneys. 3. It depends on whether the patient has serious complications during dialysis, such as cardiovascular accidents, gastrointestinal bleeding and serious electrolyte disorders, which can lead to sudden death.