Approximately 54% of people with diabetes have dry eye syndrome. Chronically high blood glucose can lead to a host of eye issues. Diabetes affects the lacrimal gland's function—this gland produces the watery part of tears, and it also affects the meibomian glands. The nerves in these glands are also compromised by diabetes. Inadequate insulin means less tear production.

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