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Researchers claim statins may reduce risk of diabetic retinopathy
Monday 29 April 2019
A Taiwanese research project has shown that diabetes sufferers who take statins to reduce blood pressure might also inadvertently be reducing their risk of vision loss through retinal damage which comes as a result of the disease.
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Researchers claim statins may reduce risk of diabetic retinopathy

29 Apr 2019
Look after your eyes on World Diabetes Day
Tuesday 14 November 2017
Do you or a friend suffer from diabetes? On #WorldDiabetesDay, we take a look at the range of diabetes-related eye problems that exist, and look at ways in which you can prevent potential sight-threatening conditions taking hold.
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Look after your eyes on World Diabetes Day

14 Nov 2017
New research brings hope of preventing vision loss from diabetes
Wednesday 02 December 2015
Diabetic retinopathy is the most serious complication of diabetes for your eyes, and it is estimated that 40% of people with type 1 diabetes and 20% with type 2 will develop some form of the disease.
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New research brings hope of preventing vision loss from diabetes

2 Dec 2015

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