Claim: "Sugar in the eyes is not glaucoma. What happens is that diabetes and high blood sugar increases the risk of developing glaucoma. People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop glaucoma. High blood sugar can damage retinal blood vessels, leading to increased eye pressure and optic nerve damage," Dr Agarwal said.
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Verdict: cavities are not "sugar in teeth" but a result of sugar's interaction with bacteria, according to who.
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Author: Allen Joe Mathew
Date published: 2024-12-19T06:33:26