How Long Does it Take for Some Diabetics to Go Blind?

Blindness can be a serious complication of diabetes. Here’s what you need to know.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Diabetic retinopathy 
0:18 Other complications of diabetic retinopathy
0:39 Blood sugar and the eyes
1:33 How long does it take for a diabetic to go blind 
3:20 Other complications of high blood sugar
3:48 What you could do 

Today we’re going to talk about how long it could take a diabetic to go blind. Diabetes-related retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness. 

Other complications of diabetic retinopathy:
• Numb feet 
• Chronic infections 
• Kidney damage 
• Heart damage 
• The loss of cognitive function 

High levels of blood sugar cause bleeding of the capillaries of the eye. Eventually, the retina dies because of a lack of nutrients and oxygen. 

After 10 years of having chronically high blood sugar, you could start to develop complications of diabetes. Things get worse as time goes on. Something else to keep in mind is that this high blood sugar situation was probably hidden for many years before you were diagnosed. It can take a very long time of having insulin resistance before you develop diabetes. 

Other complications of high blood sugar:
• Fatigue (especially after you eat lunch)
• Having to get up several times a night
• Constant thirst 
• Urinating constantly 
• Skin tags 
• Poor circulation 

What you could do:
• Bring your carbs way down (healthy keto)
• Do intermittent fasting 
• Take benfotiamine (4 capsules per day) 

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! If you’re a diabetic or you have insulin resistance, you may want to try these tips to potentially help prevent blindness.