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10/05/2022

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How long does it take to go blind from diabetes?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Kareemulla Shaik

General Practitioner

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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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