Diabetes red flag warning signs in the eyes which can lead to damage - how to prevent it
People have been urged to look for a red flag warning sign of diabetes that develops in a person's eyes.Diabetes is an extremely common illness with Diabetes UK research showing that more 4.3 million people in the UK live with the condition.
The Mirror reports that symptoms of the condition can be a wide range of things and can appear across your body in many differing forms.There are lesser-known signs of diabetes that present themselves in a person's eyes and can cause some serious sight damage if left unnoticed.An eye expert has highlighted some of the red flag signs of these symptoms in a person's eyes that people should be aware of and raise to their doctor.Sight expert Dr Shane Kannarr - leading medical reviewer for All About Vision - has discussed some eye problems in people with diabetes and how you could prevent these issues.According to the sight expert, the four main warning signs of diabetes in the eyes are:Diabetes can damage the eye's stems as the body struggles to create or utilise insulin effectively in the body.
Insulin is released by the pancreas and is a hormone that carries glucose from the blood to your body's cells.This comes from what you eat on a daily basis and if working correctly, serves as the body's main source of energy.
If you have high blood sugar, however, this glucose will remain in the bloodstream and cause many health issues.The condition can affect small blood vessels due to the excess blood sugar impairing blood flow and can cut off the capillaries in the eyes.
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