 Glaucoma is an eye disease which can damage the optic nerve. Living with diabetes doubles the chances of having glaucoma which could lead to vision loss and blindness if not correctly treated and managed. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by having high blood sugars synonymous with type 2 diabetes. The condition causes damage to the back of the eye (retina) and could also lead to blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated. 'However, it usually takes several years for diabetic retinopathy to reach a stage where it could threaten your sight,' adds the NHS. Dr Daniel Laroche, a top New York City eye specialist is also a glaucoma specialist who wants people to be aware that glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and retinopathy can begin to surface between the ages of 40 and 70. 'Over time, these diseases can lead to blindness, so it's best to address them as soon as possible,'){kind=link}
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which almost every body part is affected if not properly managed. This includes a person’s eyesight as they are more susceptible to diseases which could ultimately lead to blindness
Type 2 diabetes diagnoses are seeing a startling rise globally including in those aged under 40.
Diabetes UK has warned of this “alarming acceleration” according to their analysis seeing a stark number of 18 to 39-years-olds now being classed as diabetic.
Living an unhealthy lifestyle with little to no exercise, alongside a rise in cases of childhood obesity are some of the main reasons why more younger people are suffering with type 2 diabetes.
Worryingly, more people than ever are at risk with predictions that by 2030 there will 5.5 million people with type 2 diabetes in the UK.