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Diabetes and our eyes. Add name here Developed by the American optometric association health promotions committee. What is diabetes?. What is diabetes?. Type 2 diabetes: Most common form of diabetes B ody does not use insulin properly
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Diabetes and our eyes Add name here Developed by the American optometric association health promotions committee
What is diabetes? • Type 2 diabetes: • Most common form of diabetes • Body does not use insulin properly • Treated with lifestyle changes, oral medications, and insulin • Type 1 diabetes: • Usually diagnosed in children and young adults • Body does not produce insulin • Affects 5% of people with diabetes • Treated with insulin therapy and other medications
Symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) • Shaking • Weakness • Sweating • Fatigue • Fast heart beat • Headache • Dizziness • Irritable • Anxious • Hunger • Impaired vision
How does diabetes affect your vision? • People with diabetes are at higher risk for developing eye and vision disorders, including: • Diabetic retinopathy • Glaucoma • Cataracts
Diabetes is a growing problem… Diabetes affects 30 million Americans
Diabetes myths MYTH
70% of obese children will become obese adults Most breakfast cereals and kid drinks should be labeled as candy Environment: Soda pop parties Food as a reward Candy and bake sale fundraisers Unhealthy cafeteria food Less exercise More video game/computer time Kids in the line of fire
Visit your optometrist regularly • Visit your optometrist as soon as possible if you experience: • Sudden blurred or double vision • Trouble reading or focusing on near-work • Eye pain or pressure • A noticeable aura or dark ring around lights or illuminated objects • Visible dark spots in vision or images of flashing lights
Key Points • Diabetes is a serious disease • Diabetes has become an epidemic • Follow healthy lifestyle choices • Visit your optometrist regularly for eye health care and to help prevent diabetic eye disease
Thank you! • For More Info: • American Optometric Association: aoa.org • American Diabetes Association: diabetes.org • National Institutes of Health: ndep.nih.gov • Questions?