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  • 10/05/2022

Why do children with diabetes face a high risk of eye damage?

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Raised blood sugar can damage back of the eye - retina causing Diabetic retinopathy, which left untreated can lead to blindness. This makes children with Diabetes at high risk when compared to normal childern.

Answered 04/07/2025

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