These are a few ideas from Mayo Clinic. Take control of your illness and keep it in check so you don't have any of the severe complications. Complications of diabetes can be minimized by good diabetes care: exercise and look at health holistically.
Some of these long term effects are eye problems, retinopathy is when the blood vessels break, and nerve damage. Neuropothy is when you feel numb.
Showing posts with label eye health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eye health. Show all posts
Monday, August 4, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014
**Eye Care
LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
…by getting your eyes examined.
Did
you know that, by going for your annual eye exam, your vision health
provider can detect risk factors for stroke, heart disease and
hypertension?
Fact is, indications of these serious conditions can be seen in your eyes long before you experience symptoms; even before they can be detected by your general practitioner!
Friday, May 2, 2014
** Eye Health from Vision Service Plan
Who new there was so much to know about your eyes. I didn't even realize there was such a thing as "Computer Vision Syndrome." This article is from Vision Service Plan and came to work. It includes many links for additional reading. It is interesting how nutrition and exercise play a part even in eye health
Enjoy Your Vision… for a Lifetime
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By taking care of your eyes, you can see a lifetime of enjoyment!
Here’s how:
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· Exercise regularly…to help keep your eyes healthy and prevent conditions linked to chronic illnesses.
· Eat foods rich in antioxidants…
to protect your vision over a lifetime and help prevent developing eye conditions.
· Protect your eyes…by wearing sunglasses or protective eyewear to lower your risk of damage or injury.
· Give your eyes a break…by following the 20-20-20 rule to prevent “Computer Vision Syndrome”. The rule is after viewing screen for 20 minutes look at something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
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