How Diabetes Affects Your Eyes
In Canada, almost 1 in 10 adults aged 20 years and older have been diagnosed with diabetes. The prevalence of diabetes ranges from 1% among Canadians aged 20 to 39 to nearly 1 in 5 seniors aged 60 to 79. It’s essential to be aware of this condition for early treatment and optimal blood glucose management. If left uncontrolled, chronic hyperglycemia can lead to serious complications, including blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, or lower limb amputation.
Here’s a great article on how this can affect your eyes: https://www.restorationeyecare.com/blog/1075299-how-diabetes-affects-your-eyes