How Diabetes can affect your eyes with Diabetes ?

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about how to avoid damage to eyes and other organs with Diabetes. He explains that much relates to 'tight' blood glucose control. He also talks about issues which can occur when you quickly try to improve blood glucose control.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains how to prevent damage to eyes but also control your blood glucose levels well. He talks about screening checks of the eyes being very important when 'tightening' up blood glucose control.

Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse explains why blood sugar control control is so important. She explains that damage is being done to arteries and nerves and other tissues in your organs without you knowing. She talks about possible silent heart attacks, strokes, damage to the nerves of your feet and damage to the kidneys.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, talks about what symptoms you may experience with Diabetic Retinopathy (problems with the back of the eye). He explains some symptoms which may happen suddenly but that it is a usually a gradual process which needs monitoring with regular checkups.

Mr Joseph Shalhoub, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon talks about Peripheral Arterial Disease and the long term outcome. He's clear that if Diabetes and blood sugars are not well controlled then the risk of complications from PAD are greater. Specifically be discusses ulcers, infection and amputation of toes or even the foot.

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains how quickly ulcers due to lack of blood supply (circulation) should be seen and investigated and treated. Not only does he talk about improving blood supply but also about controlling blood sugar and blood pressure which all contribute to success.