When Eyes Speak Diabetes - Dr. Craig Brown on Diabetic Retinopathy, MTFHR & Methylated B Vitamins

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ABOUT THIS VIDEO: Diabetes can lead to eye problems, which include diabetic retinopathy (DR). This happens when high blood pressure causes retinal blood vessels to leak fluid or bleed.

DR and other diabetes complications are also associated with hyperhomocysteinemia (high homocysteine levels). Thus, there should be very little homocysteine left in the bloodstream.

Hyperhomocysteinemia leads to arterial damage and blood clots. It is usually seen in carriers of MTHFR gene mutations. If you have high levels of homocysteine in your blood, it may be a sign of a vitamin deficiency, heart disease, or a rare inherited disorder.

Let's discuss MTHFR gene mutation & high homocysteine levels, their association with diabetic retinopathy & other diabetes complications, and the role of methylated B vitamins & supplements in this area.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & announcements
11:05 About Dr. Craig Brown
13:35 Diabetic retinopathy (DR) & types of DR
23:24 Homocysteine, MTHFR mutations & supplements
35:37 DR - Before & after taking methylated supplements
41:21 How to prevent DR
44:29 NIH video on dilated eye exam
46:01 Q&A segment

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