Diabetes and the Eyes
If you didn’t get a chance to watch Dr. Jason on the WHO-13 Hello Iowa segment – check it out below! Eye exams are an essential part of the care plan for diabetic patients, and 46% of people with diabetes are not getting their eyes checked regularly. Dr. Jason reviews how diabetes can impact the eyes and why early detection of these complications is important.
Of the US population:
- 11.3% (37.3 million people) are diabetic
- 8.5% are undiagnosed
- 38.0% (96 million people) are pre-diabetic across all age groups
- 1 in 3 over the age of 65 is diabetic and 50% are pre-diabetic
- The average medical expenditure for someone with diabetes is $16,000 per year, with $9,000 of that being tied directly to the diabetes.
