What are the 4 most important things you can do to improve your diabetes health?
Exercise more Eat healthier Lose weight if obese or overweight Quit smoking
Exercise more Eat healthier Lose weight if obese or overweight Quit smoking
Monitor your blood sugar Take your medications correctly
Daily Daily foot exams should include the spaces in between the toes and on the bottom of the feet. A mirror can be used to check out difficult to see areas
Diabetic Neuropathy
Hyperglycemia: damages blood vessels in the eye interrupts the ability of the eyes to convert light into electrical signals.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is caused by the narrowing of blood vessels