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A 40-year-old female asked:

I have diabetic macula edema and struggle with my diabetes control. if i am unable to improve this, will i definitely go blind?? im so frightened?

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Dr. Hiep Le
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
You need to follow closely with a retina specialist who has experience in dealing with this condition which is the most common cause of blindness. A diabetologist should be consulted if family doctor fails to control hyperglycemia.
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Answered Jun 11, 2022
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