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Today I'd like to talk to you all. We all know that excessive sugar intake is not advisable, but did you know that consuming too much sugar and developing high blood sugar can actually put you at risk of blindness? There was a man in China who almost went blind because he drank at least 7 bottles of beverages daily.
This man noticed that his vision was gradually worsening, his sight became blurry, and he often saw black shadows in front of him. He decided to go to the hospital for a check-up, and the examination revealed retinal hemorrhage in both eyes, with a visual acuity of 0.25 in the right eye and 0.06 in the left eye. Experienced doctors quickly tested his blood sugar levels and found that his pre-meal blood sugar was as high as 19mmol/L, significantly exceeding the normal range. He was diagnosed with diabetic macular edema.
Diabetic macular edema refers to central macular edema caused by diabetes, leading to visual impairment as a major manifestation of diabetic complications. It's a common cause of diabetes-related vision loss. So, friends who enjoy various beverages should pay attention. Even in hot weather, drinking a glass of plain cold water is better than consuming sugary drinks. Otherwise, consuming excessive sugar poses a risk to your health. Stay mindful of this and take care of your health. |
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