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Understanding How Diabetes Can Affect the Eyes

Diabetes is a condition that affects how the body utilizes glucose. Diabetes leads to excess sugar in the blood, and this leads to a wide range of issues in the body. One part of the body that is affected by diabetes is the eyes. Understanding how diabetes and increased blood sugar affect the eyes is…

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Eye Health and Diabetes

The 2014 National Diabetes Statistics Report revealed that in 2012 9.3 percent of the American population had diabetes. Despite its increasing prevalence, many people don’t understand diabetes and how it can lead to other potential health issues such as vision problems. Diabetes occurs when there is a persistent elevation in blood sugar (glucose) levels. This…

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