More than 50 percent of people with diabetes are at risk for dry eyes, which can harm vision if untreated. Recognize symptoms like redness and stinging. Seek treatment...
Complications
Higher blood sugar levels cause damage over time to blood vessels and nerves, which can affect your eyes, heart, kidneys, and other organs. It’s important to be aware of these diabetes-related health complications so that you can act now to avoid them or prevent them from progressing.
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People with diabetes risk complications like stroke and heart attack. The ADA's 2023 care standards, along with regular exams and a healthy lifestyle, can reduce these...
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People with diabetes risk eye issues like retinopathy and glaucoma. Following the ADA's 2023 care standards and regular eye checks can mitigate these risks.
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Uncover the complex link between obesity, asthma, and diabetes, plus effective management strategies to deal with allergens during peak allergy season.
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Discover how a new predictive tool can forecast the risk of chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients. Learn about its benefits, limitations, and potential for...
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Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are key to the prevention and management of diabetes-related complications like foot disease. Here’s why it’s important to be...
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Explore the role of artificial intelligence in diabetic retinopathy detection with Eyenuk's innovative technology. Here we also examine the disputed effects of GLP-1s on...
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New research reveals a higher dementia risk in early-onset diabetes. Preventing prediabetes progression may be key to mitigating this risk.
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Explore groundbreaking research that connects type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease through mitochondrial dysfunction. The link unveils new insights in elder care and...
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SGLT-2 inhibitors can protect your heart! This type of medicine is recommended for people with type 2 diabetes who have heart disease or risk factors related to heart...
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Diabetes is a chronic disease that can lead to serious health complications including kidney failure, nerve damage, eye damage, heart disease, and stroke. Here’s how...
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Oculis' OCS-01 eye drops show promising results in phase 3 trials for diabetic macular edema treatment. Uncover a potential revolution in non-invasive eye care solutions.
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Explore the understated impact of hyperglycemia fears in diabetic children, the need for enhanced research, and strategies for safe diabetes management.
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There has been an emergence in diabetic foot care research that has seen an increased number of clinical trials published in the last few years. These trials have...