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Can someone with just slightly high blood sugars develop diabetic retinopathy?
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Yes: It is possible but less likely than someone with markedly high blood sugars.
Answered 6/30/2012
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Potentially: However, most diabetic retinopathy occurs after several years of high blood sugar, particularly in combination with high blood pressure. Studies show that individuals are less likely to have severe vision loss from diabetic retinopathy if the hemoglobin A1c is less than 7.0.
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