The claim
Diabetes does not affect one’s eyes, as long as your blood sugar levels are in control.
Rating
Diabetic retinopathy, an eye condition that can lead to vision loss in diabetics, is primarily influenced by the duration of diabetes rather than immediate blood sugar control.
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Original fact check ↗Sources and attribution
- [original] First Check original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026