Diabetes Complications

Diabetes can have serious effects on your vision. It is the number one cause of legal blindness in the United States.^[1] Both Type I and Type II diabetes can cause damage to your eyes, including these problems:

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Diabetic neuropathy refers to the nerve damage caused by diabetes. While there are many contributing risk factors for neuropathy, such as inherited traits and injuries, high blood glucose levels are likely a main cause of this condition. […]