Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy (“diabetic foot disease”) is a damage to the vessels of the retina of the eye, which develops with a long course of diabetes mellitus. A characteristic feature of diabetic retinopathy is a slow, steady progression up to severe loss of visual function and blindness. The condition is manifested by the presence of blood in

Diabetic retinopathy is a pathology of the retinal vessels, the development of which is associated with hyperglycemia, that is, high levels of glucose in the blood. A diet with limited carbohydrates slows the progression of the disease, but does not completely stop its development. Most cases of retinopathy are diagnosed in patients with type 2 diabetes, but the disease can also be a sign of other metabolic disorders or kidney disease.

Clinical manifestations. Symptoms of diabetes depend on age, duration of the disease, complications, insulin sensitivity, and glycemic control.

Patients with clinical manifestations of diabetes mellitus require a control blood glucose test (at least 3 times a day) to determine the glycemic profile.