Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in North America. People with diabetes are at risk for reduced circulation throughout the body, including the eyes. In retinopathy, the tiny capillaries that feed the eye are damaged, restricting nourishing blood flow. If untreated, diabetic retinopathy can result in partial or total loss of vision. Cataracts and glaucoma occur twice as much in the diabetic population as in the general population. These ailments can seriously impair our ability to see. According to experts, only an estimated 50% to 60% of people with diabetes get annual eye exams. Even more startling are the numbers of those undiagnosed who are at high risk for eye and body damage, because diabetes-related sicknesses progress without being treated. A simple triglyceride test can indicate the likelihood of diabetes and pre-diabetes and should be performed in-office annually by a healthcare provider.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:47:47 +0000
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