Blindness and eye problems may seem far in the future for children and teenagers with diabetes. But a new study shows these concerns shouldn't be overlooked in those with the condition — of any age.

People with advanced stages of retinopathy, even when glucose is very high, need to be very careful while controlling their ...

Patients with diabetes face a host of potential health problems as they work to manage the chronic disease. Still, one concern that seems to weigh heavily is the risk of losing their sight through a ...

Recent reports suggest diabetic retinopathy is more common in younger people than previously thought, leading to a call for more frequent screening for this condition and more attention to follow-up ...

Diabetic retinopathy, caused by high blood sugar, is a leading cause of vision loss globally, affecting millions including 65 ...

A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences details the role of the protein Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) in diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness and visual impairment. The ...

The earliest signs of diabetes-related retinopathy may be difficult to detect. However, you may notice blurriness, dark spots, or floaters in your vision. Share on Pinterest Getty Images Diabetic ...

Overall, 18,556 women developed diabetes during follow-up — 20.1% with prior gestational diabetes vs 2.0% without. Of these, 655 (3.5%) developed diabetic retinopathy, and 38.1% developed hypertension ...

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes that affects the retina lining the inner eye. The condition can result in changes to blood vessels in the eye, which may damage the ...

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is the advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy. It involves the development of abnormal retinal blood vessels. The vessels may leak blood and fluid into the ...

Complications of diabetes include heart disease and stroke, ulcers and infections, and sight problems ...