Eye Health and Your Diet

Did you know that an eye doctor can often determine which patients have diabetes without ever looking at their medical history? When you go for an eye exam in the Derry area, the eye doctor can check for damage to the retina, which is at the back of the eye. If you have diabetes and high blood sugar levels, over time, this can inflict damage on the blood vessels of the retina and increase the risk of retinal detachment and vision loss.

When you watch this video, you’ll get some basic eye care tips. This diabetes patient explains the importance of carefully managing blood sugar levels by limiting the amount of simple carbohydrates in the diet. Instead of choosing white rice, for example, you can choose brown rice, which won’t make your blood sugar levels skyrocket.