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What is diabetes-related retinopathy?
High blood sugar can damage the back of the eye or retina. Called diabetes-related retinopathy, it can lead to sight loss if not treated. Find out more about the condition and getting your eyes tested.
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HbA1c, blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes-related retinopathy
A test measuring blood glucose called HbA1c can show the risk of getting diabetes-related retinopathy, which can be reduced if your blood pressure and cholesterol are good.
The treatment of diabetes-related retinopathy
Find out what can improve and may reverse diabetes-related retinopathy, along with the treatments available if you need them.
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The NHS diabetes eye screening programme (DESP)
Everyone aged 12 and over with diabetes should take part in the NHS’s national screening service to check for changes at the back of the eye. Find out why and what it does.
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Polish - Your guide to diabetic retinopathy
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