Patients with type 2 diabetes and moderate to severe peripheral neuropathy have a 3.8 times higher risk for dry eye disease. Researchers conducted a prospective, cross-sectional study on 63 men and ...

November is Diabetes-related Eye Disease Awareness Month, and early detection and treatment of diabetes are key to reduce the risk for significant vision loss and blindness, according to Prevent ...

More severe peripheral neuropathy is associated with elevated dry eye disease risk in patients with type 2 diabetes. Among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), greater dry eye disease (DED) risk is ...

Nerve damage is a common side effect of Type 2 diabetes and it might start in the eyes long before the condition is ever diagnosed, new research suggests. In this study, scientists used neuropathy, or ...

Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of blindness among people ages 40 to 60. The longer you have diabetes, the greater your likelihood of developing vision problems increases. Keeping blood ...

Diabetes often develops gradually, and many individuals may not notice the symptoms until the condition has progressed. Look ...

Diabetes impacts various organs. It affects heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, nerves, gums, and skin. High blood sugar ...

Neuropathy was associated with masticatory (chewing) dysfunction independent of missing teeth or diabetes severity in a small study in Japan. The decreased chewing ability was independent of missing ...