Diabetic Chronicles

Diabetes occurs when your body does not properly process food as energy. When you have Diabetes, your body either does not respond to or does not produce insulin, which is a hormone that delivers glucose (blood sugar) to the cells in your body. Having too much glucose in the bloodstream, outside the cells where it belongs, can lead to damage of the blood vessels and nerves that run throughout your body, including to the eyes.   Diabetes can lead to blurry vision in several ways. Sometimes it is a minor problem that you can simply sort out by stabilizing your blood sugar or using eye drops. Other times, it is more serious and needs you to discuss with your health practitioner.  But ultimately blurred sight is often one of the first warning signs of Diabetes. Blurry vision means it is more difficult to make out fine details in what you are seeing.  Several causes can start with Diabetes, as it may be a sign your glucose levels are not in the correct range - either too...