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4. Vision Problems
Diabetics sometimes experience blurred vision, which happens because high levels of glucose pull fluid from bodily tissues, including the lenses of the eyes. If diabetes is not treated, the damage to the eyes will become worse, as new blood vessels form and affect the old ones in the retina. The result is diabetic retinopathy, which can complicate with vision loss and even total blindness.
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