New Delhi, November 14 (IANS). If diabetes is not controlled in time, it can seriously affect the eyes and brain. This information was given by experts on Thursday on the basis of a study.
In a new study published in The Lancet, experts have said that in 2022, about 212 million people in India were suffering from diabetes. This figure is the highest in the world.
Diabetes is a condition in which the sugar level in the blood increases due to the deficiency of the insulin hormone.
Due to the uncontrolled amount of sugar in the blood of diabetic patients, problems start arising in many of their organs.
Dr. Ikeda Lal, senior cornea, cataract and refractory surgery specialist at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Delhi Eye Centre, told IANS on this subject, “Uncontrolled diabetes can have devastating effects on the eyes, leading to conditions like diabetic retinopathy. “
In this condition, usually no symptoms are seen in the beginning, which makes regular checkups extremely important in people suffering from this disease.
Lal further said, “High blood sugar levels damage the delicate blood vessels of the retina, which if not treated, results in loss of our ability to see. It is very important to detect this disease in time. Regular eye examination “Subtle changes can be caught before they escalate.”
Controlling diabetes and protecting eyesight go together, saving eyesight in the long run.
Taking control of time can help patients maintain their vision and quality of life.
Moreover, uncontrolled diabetes also leads to various neurological conditions in patients.
Dr Soumya M, senior consultant, Neurology, Aster RV Hospital, told IANS: “A person suffering from diabetes can have neurological problems like stroke, dementia (impairment in memory, loss of ability to perform activities of daily living), uncontrolled blood sugar. The causes appear in the form of infection or epileptic seizures due to decreased immunity.”
According to experts, all these diseases can be prevented by taking measures to keep blood sugar under control.
“The consequences of untreated and uncontrolled diabetes include heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness and amputations,” Saima Wajed, WHO regional director for South-East Asia, said on Thursday. “
“These complications not only place an emotional and financial burden on individuals and families, but also place significant financial strain on healthcare systems,” Wajed added. He urged all countries to work collectively to stop the increase in the number of diabetes patients.
–IANS
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