Diabetes is a chronic condition that increases the risk of developing other he alth problems as well. It can cause cardiovascular diseases, including arterial hypertension. Even many patients who suffer from it do not realize that it can affect their eyesight. Check which problems related to this sense are caused by diabetes.
The global burden of diabetes is increasing. Currently, it is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, which is why more and more often you can meet the term that diabetes is a non-communicable epidemic of the 21st century.
In addition to cardiovascular problems, diabetes can make you more susceptible to kidney and nerve damage. Experts emphasize that people who have had this disease for a long time or have not controlled their blood sugar properly are more likely to develop visual complications, including blindness.
To protect yourself from many he alth ailments related to eyesight, it is enough to thoroughly examine your eyes every year. This is very important, especially for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, as prevention plays a key role in preventing or delaying eye disease.
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