Diabetes Related Blindness Affects Young Indians

Wed, 14 Sep 2011
It is without a doubt that diabetes has exploded in India.

Having high blood sugar levels is a sign of type 2 diabetes and can make you go blind, hence, it is vital to be aware of high blood sugar levels .

India, already known as the diabetic capital of the world, is experiencing a growing number of diabetics reporting loss of vision at early ages.

Recent Indian research has shown that 18 per cent of the urban working population is having to deal with retinopathy.

Diabetic retinopathy is the most frequent form of diabetic eye disease and a major cause of blindness in those of working age.

Dr Rajiv Raman, study leader states that "With diabetes hitting working population aged 35 and above, more and more numbers are reporting with retinopathy. Out of 100 patients with diabetes, 18-20 are diagnosed with mild to severe retinopathy."

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