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The Times of India
The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Beyond blood sugar: Why managing diabetes means caring for your eyes too

There are around 537 million suffering with diabetes globally. Out of this, around 227 million people live in the Asia Pacific region. What is concerning is the fact that more than half of these diabetic patients develop some eye diseases within 10 years of developing diabetes. If left untreated, it can even lead to blindness. Therefore, it is important to understand diabetes-related diseases and how to prevent them.

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

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