Diabetic retinopathy

Left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to blindness. It is important that persons with diabetes get regular eye examinations.

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Diabetic retinopathy:
Diabetic retinopathy
Left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to blindness. It is important that persons with diabetes get regular eye examinations.

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  1. DR MOHAMMED HASNAIN SIDDIQUI(AMRSH-LONDON)UK
    (August 23, 2009 04:52 PM)

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    (May 25, 2009 12:01 AM)

    i had a sugar test made and i had 139 normal range is up to 1oo but i had the same range of 139 about 5 years ago and then it went away and now i have a high rate again what should i do about this thanks so much

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    (April 19, 2009 05:33 AM)

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