“One of the concerns is that diabetes in the western region is actually higher than the average in Jamaica. Whereas I ...

Blurry vision at night: It can be a symptom of diabetes retinopathy, a condition where high blood sugar damages eye blood vessels and nerves, causing distorted or decreased vision.

Symptoms of diabetes can show up in various ways on your body including the extremities of your body. Here are some of the ...

Diabetes, which affects 4% of adults globally, can cause severe complications such as kidney disease and nerve damage.

Cataracts, dry eyes, glaucoma and other eye problems become more common with age. But these can be treated — and sometimes ...

Background: This study was performed to assess the prevalence of dry eye syndrome and diabetic retinopathy (DR) in type 2 diabetic patients and their contributing factors. Methods: 199 type 2 ...

Background: Mounting evidence suggests a correlation between heavy metals exposure and diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a prevalent and irreversible complication of diabetes that can result in ...

Sponsored: Learn about diabetic retinopathy Dr. Irene Mestito-Dao with the Manitoba Association of Optometrists discusses diabetic retinopathy, what it is and common symptoms. CTV News App Contact ...

Semaglutide — the active ingredient in the brand-name meds Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus — treats type 2 diabetes and obesity ...

To treat diabetic retinopathy, the doctor focuses a laser, a bright powerful beam of light, on the retina. The light scars the areas of the retina to stop the formation of new blood vessels and to ...