He also said difficulty seeing in the dark is a key sign, as diabetic retinopathy can cause damage to the light sensors in the eye; it can lead to dimmer vision, “almost as if you’re wearing sunglasses”.
Therefore, he said if you’re struggling to see when it’s dark, it’s an important sign not to ignore.
Mr Edmonds adds: “You’re more at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy if you have had diabetes for a long time, have a persistently high blood sugar level, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, are pregnant or are of Asian or Afro-Caribbean background.
“By keeping your blood pressure, sugar levels and cholesterol levels down you can help reduce your risk and make sure you have regular eye tests too.”
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