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  • Is it possible to reverse mild diabetic retinopathy?


    Question:

    Can a person with mild diabetic retinopathy reverse it with normal blood glucose control over a long period of time?


    Answer:

    Diabetic retinopathy is when high blood sugars damage blood vessels in the retina. When blood sugars and other conditions like blood pressure are
    well-controlled, diabetic retinopathy can improve and even resolve over time.


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    Diabetic Retinopathy