Tag: Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
November Is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder involving high levels of blood sugar that, if left unmanaged, can lead to a slew of serious health issues, including eye damage. According to the CDC, just over 1 in 10 Americans have some form of diabetes and approximately 1 in 3 adults in the US have prediabetes. …
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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, which helps raise awareness of diabetes and its negative effects on the eyes. Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults, though anyone with diabetic eye disease is at risk for vision loss and blindness. The retina …
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