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- 16/05/2022
Why does insulin blind diabetics?
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Diabetic retinopathy is a condition caused by high blood sugar due to diabetes. Over time, having too much sugar in your blood can damage your retina the part of your eye that detects light.
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Consult a Endocrinologist
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