Diabetic Eye Disease Month

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month -Chronic High Blood Sugar Can Lead to Vision Loss

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month. According to the National Institutes of Health’s National Eye Institute, “Diabetic eye disease, a leading cause of blindness, often has no early warning signs. Early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care are the only ways to prevent vision loss.” The American Academy of Ophthalmology suggests the following five …

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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month Chronic High Blood Sugar Can Seriously Damage Your Retina’s Blood Vessels

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month when the focus this year is on diabetic retinopathy, “a condition involving chronic high blood sugar that damages the retina’s blood vessels,” according to the National Eye Institute. The International Diabetes Foundation reports that, “Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults (20-65 years). Approximately …

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