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Goodyear, AZ

In the years I've been diabetic, I have been lucky enough to not have diabetic eyes(Knock on wood). What do you guys do to keep your eyes healthy?

September 18, 2019
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Members shared how they protect their eyesight while living with diabetes, with annual eye exams being the most common step mentioned. Several... Read more

Members shared how they protect their eyesight while living with diabetes, with annual eye exams being the most common step mentioned. Several members noted conditions like cataracts, changing prescriptions, and retinopathy as real concerns, while others shared relief that their vision had stayed stable through careful diabetes management, including keeping blood sugar at healthy levels and limiting carbs. A recurring theme was staying proactive with specialist visits, keeping diabetes well-controlled, and finding gratitude for what is still working well.

A DiabetesTeam Member

I am vigilant at keeping my BGL at non-diabetic levels by limiting myself to 20 grams of net carbs a day, working out regularly to help negate insulin resistance, and keep working at dropping weight through calorie restriction (the only way) to reduce the visceral fat that impairs pancreas and kidney function. It is a lot of work, however the alternative is not acceptable to me.

September 18, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

Saw your post this morning and was wondering how you and your eyes are. I go to eye dr once a year for extra test because of my diabetes. Good. I finally had my cataracts taken off. Now really good. I do use readers for close up reading. I can spot a fly on a deer a mile away now. I jokes..but so much better. No night glare now, Have a good day. Take care.

October 28, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

Keep the overall goal in sight meaning however you feel remember it could be worse so be happy with what you can control and pray to get better. I have too many issues but at least I am still alive and kicking and I support others with my same attitude. Have a better day today than yesterday everyday Get tested I did

September 18, 2019 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

Unfortunately my eyes keep changing each yr I have to get a new prescription. And they said I am part of the diabetic system if anyone can tell me what that is?

November 1, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

My eyes haven't changed since last year and the year before they got better. I wear transitions cause the sun here is really bright.

October 28, 2019

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