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Diabetes and Vision Problems: Performing Daily Diabetes Tasks When You Can't See Well
There are several simple things you can do that will allow you to continue to care for yourself. For example, you can use felt-tip markers to label your medicines and record your blood sugar results. Felt-tip markers make a bolder print that is easier to see.
There are also many vision aids that are specially made for people with diabetes who have poor vision, such as magnifiers that enlarge the unit markings on syringes.
Test Your Knowledge
Answer the following question to see whether you understand what changes you can make to continue to care for your diabetes in spite of your poor eyesight.
Which of the following will aid my vision so that I can continue my diabetes care?
Felt-tip markers to label my medicinesYou can use felt-tip markers to label your medicines. The bolder print of the marker can help you identify your medicines.
A light pencil to record my blood sugar levelsUsing a light pencil to record your blood sugar levels will make them hard to see if your vision is poor. You can use felt-tip markers to record your levels and to label your medicines. The bolder print of the marker will also help you identify your medicines.
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Diabetes and Vision Problems: Performing Daily Diabetes Tasks When You Can't See Well
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: March 22, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Carol L. Karp, MD - Ophthalmology Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology | |
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