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- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
University of Georgia researchers have pinpointed why hypertension or high blood pressure and diabetes create a perfect scenario for eye damage. In their study, the researchers discovered high blood pressure quickly leads to cell death in diabetic animals.
Within 10 weeks, blood vessels that nourish the optic nerve begin to decay. The finding is important and shows why people with type 2 diabetes need to control blood sugar levels, be regularly screened for eye disease take prescribed medications and follow lifestyle recommendations for keeping blood pressure in check.
http://www.emaxhealth.com/1020/why-high-blood-pressure-and-diabetes-combined-harm-eyes
Within 10 weeks, blood vessels that nourish the optic nerve begin to decay. The finding is important and shows why people with type 2 diabetes need to control blood sugar levels, be regularly screened for eye disease take prescribed medications and follow lifestyle recommendations for keeping blood pressure in check.
http://www.emaxhealth.com/1020/why-high-blood-pressure-and-diabetes-combined-harm-eyes