In women, high blood pressure can affect the blood flow to the vagina. That can cause vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, decreased sexual desire, and trouble achieving orgasm. Sexual dysfunction can cause anxiety in both men in women and potentially lead to relationship problems.
Diabetic retinopathy ([ËrÉtnËÉpÉÎ¸i]), also known as diabetic eye disease, is when damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes.It can eventually lead to blindness.iabetic retinopathy ([ËrÉtnËÉpÉÎ¸i]), also known as diabetic eye disease, is when damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes.
Â© 2009 Eyemaginations, Inc. Diabetic retinopathy is the result of damage caused by diabetes to the small blood vessels located in the retina. Blood vessels damaged from diabetic retinopathy can cause vision loss: 1  Fluid can leak into the macula, the area of the retina which is responsible for clear central vision. 2  In an attempt to improve blood circulation in the retina, new blood vessels may form on its surface.