Keywords
Diabetes - Eye Complications; diabetic retinopathy; retina; vitreous; proliferation; proliferative; nonproliferative; cataract; glaucoma; bmhead
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Overview *
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If you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, this can cause eye problems and problems with other body functions, such as your:
- kidneys
- nerves
- feet
- Having diabetes can also put you at a higher risk for heart disease and bone and joint disorders.
Other long-term complications of diabetes include:
- skin problems
- digestive problems
- sexual dysfunction
- and problems with your teeth and gums
Very high or very low blood sugar levels can also lead to emergencies in people with diabetes. The cause can be an underlying infection, certain medicines, or even the medicines you take to control your diabetes. If you feel nauseated, sluggish or shaky, seek emergency care.
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Multimedia
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This patient education program discusses eye complications that can accompany diabetes, focusing on diabetic retinopathy. The program begins with a discussion of how the eye works and then covers diabetic retinopathy and its treatment, other eye problems, and the importance of managing diabetes.
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This button allows you to read and print an illustrated handout. |
This button starts a multimedia program with interactive questions. |
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This button starts an interactive quiz.
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This button plays a self-running presentation.
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Last reviewed: 2/15/2008 |
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