Healthcare provider suspects diabetic retinopathy

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Mr. X is a 45-year-old African American man who has been effectively managing type 2 diabetes for 5 years. He has been self-testing his blood sugar at home and reports that it has been "normal." He has noticed that his vision field is reduced. The healthcare provider suspects Mr. X is a 45-year-old African American man who has been effectively managing type 2 diabetes for 5 years. He has been self-testing his blood sugar at home and reports that it has been "normal." He has noticed that his vision field is reduced. The healthcare provider suspects Diabetic retinopathy Closed-angle glaucoma Open-angle glaucoma Diabetic macular edema.

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