If you have had diabetes for a number of years or if you just got diagnosed with diabetes, then this article is right up your alley. A lot of diabetic patients aren’t aware of just how much their diabetes can affect their eyesight. By managing your blood sugar better, however, you can prevent diseases like diabetic retinopathy. Make it your resolution in 2019 to take better control of your diabetes and your eyesight with these three easy tips.
Exercise More
Regular exercise is great for all parts of your body; including your blood sugar. Make sure that you’re getting at least 30 minutes of cardio about 3-5 times a week. Exercise is a great way to help fight off high blood sugar naturally and it will also help you maintain a healthy weight; both of which may positively impact your vision.
Watch What You Eat
One of the best ways for any diabetic to manage their diabetes is by watching what you eat. Foods that are high in processed sugars are going to bring your blood sugar way up and then make it drop like a roller coaster. Try to eat a diet that is rich in complex carbohydrates which take longer for you to digest. Also, add lean protein to your list. Protein will help to stabilize your blood sugar when it’s where it needs to be.
Get Regular Eye Screenings
In addition to managing your blood sugar, you should also make sure that you get regular eye exams from us at Wilkinson Eye Center. Eye exams are the number one way for us to detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy and other diseases.
Make 2019 your best year yet by managing your diabetes and avoiding diabetic retinopathy. To learn more, contact us at our Pontiac or Clarkston offices and call us at (248) 334-4931.
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