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Kota Kinabalu: High blood sugar, or glucose, levels that lead to glucotoxicity can cause a massive oxidation effect. It can happen in the arteries, brain or nerves. Sugar causes the blood vessels to get stiff and develop oxidation, resulting in plaques, clots and potentially a stroke. It also affects the eye pressure, causing glaucoma, and the lens, causing cataracts.Dr Sheena Mary Alexander, a practicing ophthalmologist, is involved in providing specialist eye consultation and treatment for the public as Head of Ophthalmology at Queen Elizabeth Hospital 1. Alexander shares her thoughts on diabetic-related eye diseases, particularly diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME)
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