- male
- 50 Years
- 10/05/2022
How long does it take to go blind from diabetes?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
There's no particular timeline that stands true for all patients, it depends on many factors such as age of diabetes onset, control of blood sugars, lifestyle and regular check ups.
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Consult a Endocrinologist
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