Risk Factors for Diabetes

Diabetes is a growing problem and can lead to complications such as vision problems near Londonderry and Windham. A poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle are two major risk factors for developing diabetes.

This video highlights the relationship between diabetes and vision loss. Diabetes can cause complications to your eye health. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is important to talk to your eye doctor about what you can do to preserve your eyesight. Your eye doctor can also make recommendations about lifestyle choices you can make to prevent diabetes. A healthy diet and regular exercise can keep you, and your eyes, healthy.