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Blindness with diabetes: does it happen to everyone?
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No: Good blood sugar control will help you avoid the microvascular complications including retinopathy.
Answered 11/2/2012
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No: And can be prevented in vast majority by controlling blood sugars.
Answered 12/4/2012
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