Tag: diabetic retinopathy

Today is Diabetes Alert Day. Promoted by the American Diabetes Association, this day serves as a “wake-up call” to ensure individuals understand the seriousness of diabetes, as well as the risk factors. Over 30 million Americans have diabetes, and it is estimated that approximately 25% of these individuals are unaware they have the condition. Diabetes impacts your body in many ways, and it can potentially lead to vision loss through a condition called diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy develops when elevated blood sugar...