Who Is More Likely To Suffer From Diabetic Retinopathy

Posted on October 30, 2008 in Latest News

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that is most likely to strike people suffering from the following conditions

1)    Diabetes: A person suffering from this condition for a long time is likely to suffer from diabetic retinopathy.
2)    Pregnancy: Ladies suffering from gestational diabetes, have a higher risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.
3)    High blood pressure: People suffering from high blood pressure also tend to suffer from diabetic retinopathy.
4)    High cholesterol: Having high cholesterol tends to increase the risk of diabetic retinopathy.
5)    Ethnicity: Being of Hispanic or American , places a person at a higher risk of suffering from diabetic retinopathy.

So, if you tend to suffer from any of these conditions, take extra precautions so as to avoid the risk of diabetic retinopathy.

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