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Friday, October, 23, 2009

How Is The Retina Affected By Diabetes

Cholesterol med may prevent eye disorder in diabetics

October 03, 2008
According to Australian researchers, the cholesterol med fenofibrate may help reduce the risk of an eye condition called retinopathy in people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Retinopathy affects the blood vessels supplying the retina--the seeing part of the eye. These blood vessels can become blocked, leaky or grow haphazardly, which can severely damage vision. Read more »

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Development and Risk Factors
...of cataract increases as you get older. Other risk factors for cataract includecertain diseases like diabetes personal behavior like smoking or alcohol use environmental factors such as prolonged... Read more »
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...and other treatments throughout a person’s life. They are common among older adults, and include diabetes, cardiovascular disease (such as high blood pressure), and arthritis, among many... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes
...Early changes appear like an infection, with the foot becoming swollen, red, and warm. A seriously affected foot can become deformed. The bones may crack, splinter, and erode, and the joints may... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes
...Early changes appear like an infection, with the foot becoming swollen, red, and warm. A seriously affected foot can become deformed. The bones may crack, splinter, and erode, and the joints may... Read more »

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