September – 30-day Sugar-free Challenge

Get ready to take part in the September 30-day sugar-free challenge! Start with reading this article: What Are 30-Day No Sugar Challenges? All You Need To Know https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/30-days-no-sugar However, we recommend eliminating all added sugars, both processed and "natural" sugars, such as honey, maple syrup, and agave. Make sure you know all the names for … Continue reading September – 30-day Sugar-free Challenge

Cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy

Cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy are some of the most common eye disorders for diabetics. Please read the articles below for more information: Eagle, Ruth (October 11, 2021). Cataracts and diabetes: A guide https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cataracts-and-diabetes (accessed on 6/6/2022). Zhao, Ying-Xi and Xiang-Wu Chen. “Diabetes and risk of glaucoma: systematic review and a Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies,” International Journal of … Continue reading Cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy

Eye conditions related to diabetes

Diabetes is a lifelong condition and can cause several health complications. Your eyes are one part of your body that can be affected. You can read the entire article here: https://www.rnib.org.uk/eye-health/eye-conditions/diabetes-related-eye-conditions Website includes two short videos of case studies. You can also download this article in PDF or Word format. If you got this email from … Continue reading Eye conditions related to diabetes

Diabetic Eye Health

Fluctuating blood sugars are known to cause fluctuating vision. There is a correlation between the change in blood sugar levels and the ability of the crystalline lens in your eye to maintain a sharp focus. High blood sugar weakens the blood vessels in your eyes. Diabetic retinopathy affects blood vessels in the light-sensitive tissue called the retina that lines the back of … Continue reading Diabetic Eye Health