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Avoiding or delaying eye damage from diabetes – 4 tips to help you
One of the more common complications of diabetes is eye damage (retinopathy). It is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the part of the eye called the retina.
Grocery store tips for healthy shopping for breads
People with diabetes can include bread in their nutrition plan, but it’s important to check the nutrition facts table for whole grains, carbohydrate content and portion size.
Why are blood sugars sometimes high in the morning? The dawn phenomenon
Have you ever wondered why you sometimes have high blood sugars in the morning for no apparent reason? You might be suffering from something called “the dawn phenomenon.”
Target blood glucose levels
Blood glucose levels change across the course of a day, and can vary depending on the foods you eat and physical activity levels.
Diabetic eye disease. You won’t see it coming!
I often speak with people about the value of regular eye exams to detect and treat diabetic eye disease. They reply, my vision is fine – why would I need to have regular exams?
