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Journal of Obesity and Diabetes (ISSN: 2638-812X)

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Diabetic macular edema

Diabetic macular edema (DME) is caused by a complication of diabetes called diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and the leading cause of irreversible blindness, usually affecting both the eyes. Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) is an accumulation of fluid in the macula, part of the retina that controls our most detailed vision abilities-due to leaking blood vessels. If Left untreated, these blood vessels begin to build up pressure in the eye and leak fluid, causing DME. Common symptoms of DME are blurry vision, floaters, double vision, and eventually blindness if it goes untreated. DME usually takes on two forms:
 Focal DME- which occurs because of abnormalities in the blood vessels in the eye.
 Diffuse DME- which occurs because of widening/swelling retinal capillaries (very thin blood vessels).

Diabetic macular edema can be prevented by following methods

1.      maintaining good blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol control.

2.      Receiving a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year, or more often as directed by the eye doctor.

3.      Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly, and having a healthy diet. Talk to a doctor before starting an exercise program.

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Jhon Smith

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Jhon Smith

Professor

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Jhon Smith

Professor

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Jhon Smith

Professor

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