Diabetes doesn't just affect one's blood sugar; it can also impair one's vision.Diabetes doesn't just affect one's blood sugar; it can also impair one's vision. Diabetic macular edema (DME) is an issue where blood vessels in the eye leak, making it swell up. This can distort vision, causing a significant loss of central and detail vision. Until 2014, medical procedures to correct this issue were ineffective and inconvenient. Now, a new breakthrough drug is helping simplify treatment for people with diabetes. A rice-sized pellet is implanted into the eyeball, and it continues to deliver a corticosteroid for three years straight. Opthalmologist Dr. Julia Haller explains more about this innovation that could save your eyesight. Bonus! Protect Your Heart to Protect Your Brain