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How long can I expect to live with diabetes is a question that is very common in the diabetic world. Myth: Diabetes leads to death. Fact: There are a number of factors that influence one’s life expectancy as a diabetic regardless of whether they have type 1 diabetes or type 2. And NO not all diabetics die. Though an interesting …

What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a condition where the blood vessels in the eye are damaged and hence leak. This can result in vision complications and in some cases even vision loss. All diabetics are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, if their condition is not managed and monitored well. How does diabetes affect the eyes? The retina …

People with diabetes management planned for themselves also suffer from diabetes macular edema which leads to the biggest cause of vision loss. In order to protect your vision and maintain good eye health, it is first important to know about this eye related problem along with maintaining normal sugar levels. What is Diabetic Macular Edema? Diabetic macular edema is the …