Diabetes and vision problems: Performing daily diabetes tasks when you can't see well
Taking care of yourself when you have diabetes is challenging. If you also have poor eyesight, you will want to take extra care to control your diabetes, especially your blood sugar levels. With time and practice, your new routines for diabetes care will become natural to you.
Take charge of your diabetes care by making a few small changes to your routine. Organize and label your supplies, ask for help when you need it, and keep your blood sugar near normal.
What can I do to help with my low vision?
Why do I need to keep my blood sugar under control?
How can I enhance my low vision to care for my diabetes?
Where to get more information
More information about diabetes can be found in these topics:
- Type 1 Diabetes: Living With the Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes: Living With the Disease
- Type 1 Diabetes: Living With Complications
- Type 2 Diabetes: Living With Complications
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| Author: | Jeannette Curtis | Last Updated: April 7, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology | |
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