Discussion Post
You are a licensed practical nurse (LPN) working in an eye surgery center. A new client with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to the office, referred by their primary care provider. Consider the association between diabetes and eye diseases, and discuss the following questions:
1) Diabetes increases the risk of which eye diseases, and why?
2) What are additional risk factors for these eye diseases?
3) How can clients with diabetes reduce their risk of vision complications?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.