Diabetes & Eye Health: When Diabetes Starts Affecting Vision
Diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels that supply the eyes, potentially leading to diabetic retinopathy. The damage can begin before anyone notices a change in their vision.
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Blood sugar isn't the only thing diabetes touches. Over time, it can also affect the nervous system, sometimes leading to diabetic neuropathy, numbness, tingling, or ongoing nerve pain.