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By Mayo Clinic staffDiabetic retinopathy can happen to anyone who has diabetes. The risk is highest if you:
- Have poor control of your blood sugar level
- Have high blood pressure
- Have high cholesterol
- Are pregnant
- Are black or Hispanic
- Smoke
The longer you have diabetes, the greater your risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.
