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Diabetes doesn’t just affect blood sugar — it affects blood vessels. And some of the most delicate ones in the entire body are inside the eye.

That’s why diabetic eye disease can develop quietly, without pain or early warning signs. Vision may seem normal, even as damage unfolds at the cellular level.

In this week’s YouTube video, Dr. Angio explains diabetic eye disease through the lens of angiogenesis — the system that governs how blood vessels grow, adapt, and sometimes malfunction. Over time, elevated glucose stresses retinal cells and disrupts normal blood vessel function, leading to fragile vessels that can threaten vision long before symptoms appear.

This matters because vision loss from diabetes is often silent — but largely preventable. Research shows that even modest improvements in metabolic health and blood pressure can significantly reduce microvascular damage in the retina. Supporting balanced angiogenesis through nutrition, lifestyle, and early screening plays a critical role in protecting eyesight.

The Takeaway
Diabetic eye disease isn’t inevitable. It develops slowly, through cumulative stress on blood vessels — which means there’s an opportunity to intervene early. Consistent metabolic control, regular eye exams, and Food as Medicine strategies can help preserve vision before damage becomes irreversible.

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The Surprising Biology Behind a Familiar Morning Habit

Some of the most meaningful influences on health come from everyday routines we rarely think about.

In my upcoming LIVE Masterclass, I’ll walk through new research examining how a familiar daily habit may affect metabolism and blood vessel health — and what the science actually shows.

We’ll also cover:

• New research exploring how signals from the gut may influence the brain

• A study offering insight into why regular movement supports long-term health

Join me LIVE as we explore what this research reveals — and how to apply it through a Food as Medicine lens.

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