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Q: Can type 2 diabetes lead to eye problems?
I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have heard that some patients are later diagnosed with eye problems. What is the link between the two and is there anything I can do to prevent it?
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Carolien van Geloven is a Somatic (body-oriented) psychotherapist, Health Coach, Counsellor as well as a Credentialed Diabetes Educator with nearly 20 years experience. She currently ... View profilePeople at diabetes are at risk of developing retinopathy (damage to the blood vessels in the retina) due to changes of the vasculature. The most important factor in avoiding eye damage due to diabetes is by keeping your sugar levels and blood pressure under control.
The following website explaines it all in good detail: http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/diabetic/retinopathy.asp
You may want to check out this site and if you have any further concerns or questions it may be best to talk to your optometrist or ophthalmologist (eye specialist doctor).
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