- male
- 10 Years
- 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.
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