ECG Education1:32May 14, 2022

what is Diabetic retinopathy?

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In the United States, #diabetic #retinopathy is the main cause of #blindness. Diabetes affects blood vessels throughout the body, including those in the eyes. The retina contains some of our body's tiniest and most delicate blood vessels. As a result, they are among the first to suffer from poor blood sugar control. More: https://ecgkid.com Chemical reactions triggered by high blood sugar levels cause damage to the blood vessel walls in diabetics. The walls of blood vessels can bulge and then le...

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