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Why routine eye care is vital for people with diabetes

By Wayne Wu Mayo Clinic News Network

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Diabetes is a systemic disease, which means it affects many organs, including the heart, blood vessels, nerves, kidneys and eyes.

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By Nicole Hvidsten The Minnesota Star Tribune

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By C.L. Gaber Special / RJ

November 20, 2025 - 6:04 am

“‘You’re too ugly to be a leading man, and you’re too pretty to be a character actor,’” the actor recalls being told. “I decided to just be Billy Bob Thornton.”

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By Emerson Drewes / RJ

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The service, launched in the Las Vegas and the San Francisco Bay area in October, is a 24-hour, on-demand telemedicine service offering concierge health care over the phone.