If you have diabetes, you are at higher risk for serious eye problems. It can cause severe vision loss and even blindness. But diabetic eye disease can often be treated before vision loss occurs. You can lower your risk for these conditions if you get regular eye checkups and work with your healthcare provider to keep your diabetes under control.
Understand the health problems that people with diabetes can develop, and how working with your care providers can help prevent gum disease, urinary tract infections and difficulties with sexual functioning.
Recognize the serious complications metabolic syndrome can cause and the risk factors that can lead to it. Understand that through lifestyle changes these risk factors can be managed, leading to a healthier you.
Your diabetes management plan is key to taking control of your blood glucose levels. Learn what is included in a plan, and how it can help you manage your diabetes every day.
Understand that having diabetes increases your risk for heart disease and learn steps you can take to better manage your blood glucose levels, lowering your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
