(HealthDay News) -- Having too much sugar in your blood can
injure many parts of the body, including your heart, kidneys --
even your eyes.
The U.S. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse offers
these suggestions for preventing eye problems if you're
diabetic:
- Follow the diet recommended by your doctor or dietitian.
- Get at least 30 minutes of exercise each day.
- Take your diabetes meds as prescribed.
- Monitor your blood sugar and blood pressure often. Do your best
to keep them under control.
- Get an annual eye exam.
- Get your eyes checked for glaucoma and cataracts.
- See your eye doctor within the first trimester of
pregnancy.
- Don't smoke.
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