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Diabetes and Vision Problems: Performing Daily Diabetes Tasks When You Can't See Well
The results of long-term studies show that keeping blood sugar levels as close to target range as possible reduces the risk of the development and progression of retinopathy.1
Keep your blood sugar levels near target range by eating a diet that spreads carbohydrate throughout the day, monitoring your blood sugar levels, getting regular physical activity, and taking insulin or medicines for type 2 diabetes if prescribed. One study found that teens who kept their blood sugar levels near target range reduced their risk for diabetic retinopathy and reduced kidney damage during young adulthood.2
Test Your Knowledge
Decide whether the following statement is true or false, to see whether you understand why you need to make changes to reduce your risk of having vision loss or making your vision worse.
Keeping my blood sugar near target range will help reduce the risk of the development and progression of retinopathy.
TrueControlling your blood sugar is one of the most important things you can do to prevent vision loss from diabetic retinopathy.
FalseIn fact, controlling your blood sugar is one of the most important things you can do to prevent vision loss from diabetic retinopathy.
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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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