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

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.

Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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