When we think of diabetes, we often think of how it affects our heart or kidneys. But did you know diabetes can also damage our eyes? It’s true! One of the lesser-known complications of diabetes is diabetic eye disease. Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of...
Living with diabetes can be challenging, and if not managed properly, it can seriously impact your overall health. One of the most common complications of diabetes is diabetic eye disease. This condition can cause severe eye damage and lead to blindness if you don’t...
Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults ages 20 – 74? Diabetes refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood glucose, commonly called blood sugar. Glucose is vital to your health because it’s an important...
When many people think of diabetes, their minds jump to people checking their blood sugar and managing their diet. While both are often a part of living with diabetes, there is a whole lot more to this disease than meets the eye. What is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness...
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be at risk of losing your vision since your body does not utilize sugar properly and, when the sugar levels rise, damage to the retinal blood vessels may occur. This injury to the retinal vessels is known as Diabetic...
