Understanding Leaky Blood Vessels: Causes, Risks & Prevention

Leaky blood vessels can be a serious condition associated with diabetes that can cause blindness and stroke. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent this condition such as diet and exercise.

How Does It Start?

• Capillaries can start to bleed when they experience excess strain over a period of time as a result of a fluctuation in blood sugar levels.

Eyes

• The capillaries in the eyes are vulnerable to the ballooning and hemorrhaging of blood vessels, leading to blindness.

Detection

• Leaky blood vessels are often detected by adding dye to the blood. Areas that are leaking this dyed blood will become stained with the dye.

Stroke

• The University of Edinburgh found that one-fifth of all strokes are caused by leaking blood vessels in the brain, which is caused by weakened arteries.

Prevention/Solution

• Leaking blood vessels are improved by eating fewer sugars and artificial sweeteners, and performing vigorous exercise that improves circulation in the body.