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∙ 12y agoIn a round about way, yes, hyperglycemia can cause blindness. Hyperglycemia often causes fluid to build up behind the retina which can cause retinopathy. Retinopathy can damage blood vessels that supply blood to the eye which can cause blindness.
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∙ 15y agoyes , diabetes can cause blurred vision . Sugar build up can cause the vision to blur .
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∙ 13y agoDiabetic retinopathy is (damage to the retina ) caused by complications of diabetes, which can eventually lead to blindness.
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∙ 14y agoYes if left untreated Diabetes can cause blindness.
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How does diabetes change your life?
diabetes is the leading cause of death in the world, causing more death than aids related sickness and cancer combined, if not taken care of it can lead to severe consequences such as amputations and blindness
Is blindness a long term effect of diabetes?
yes
Is partial blindness a symptom of diabetes?
Most likely no.
can hypoglycemia lead to diabetes?
can hypoglycemia lead to diabetes?
Why is your mother blind?
The reason why your mother is blind could be due to a birth defect, injury to the eye, macular degeneration or diabetes. Cataracts and glaucoma can also lead to blindness.
The number one cause of what in adults in the US is diabetes?
The answer is blindness
Can fringes lead to blindness?
no
How is diabetic retinopathy different from any other retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is different from any other type because it is the only one that is caused by diabetes. It is progressive, can lead to blindness and affects 80% of diabetes patients that have had the disease for over 10 years.
What diseases slowly cause blindness?
Common diseases that cause blindness are onchocerciasis, syphilis, diabetes, glaucoma, trachoma. Many other less common diseases may cause blindness.
No is Nick Jonas dying from diabetes?
Diabetes can cause many illnesses, including blindness and can lead to heart attacks and strokes, it is possible he can die from side affects from diabetes, but as long as he keeps his blood sugars he should live a long healthy life. And diabetics can eat sugar to the uneducated idiot that last answered this question.
Does diabetes affect the eyes?
It can. Excessive blood Glucose can (over time) attach to the lens and cause cataracts, and increased blood pressure in the retina can lead to glaucoma, potentially leading to loss of vision or blindness.
What steps can be taken to reduce the risk of blindness?
Blindness can be the result of many medical conditions, as well as from accident or mishap. Diabetes may result in blindness. The best way to prevent this risk is to manage the diabetes with medication or lifestyle changes. Risk of blindness by accident can be averted by taking safety precautions, such as wearing safety glasses when doing science experiments and wearing sunglasses on bright days.
