cataracts diabetics prevention

Diabetics are at risk of developing cataracts, but there are ways to slow their progression. Eating foods rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and E can help. Lutein and zeaxanthin found in eggs and leafy greens also protect the eyes. Quitting smoking can reduce the risk of cataracts. Controlling diabetes is important as high blood sugar can lead to cataracts. Wearing sunglasses that block UV light and limiting alcohol consumption can also help prevent cataracts. Regular eye exams are crucial, especially for diabetics, to detect and treat eye conditions early. Diabetics get cataracts all the time, unless they do this. Cataracts, one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, can put a damper on your vision. While there is no guaranteed way to prevent them, making a few lifestyle changes could help slow down their progression, especially if you have diabetes. Let's dig into some juicy tips to keep those peepers in top shape. It won't be just about food, but also some other tips you might want to hear about, so stick around the entire video. I don't want you to regret missing some parts of the video that are going to be important for you. Let's start with fueling our eyes. It turns out that what you eat can actually do wonders for your eye health. Load up on foods rich in antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E. Some champions in this category include citrus fruits, oranges, grapefruit, you name it. Tomatoes have it, peppers, kiwi, broccoli, strawberries, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, and potatoes. Of course, potatoes you have to be careful about. If you're feeling really nutty, like me right now sometimes, try almonds or peanuts. They have a lot of vitamin E as well. Now, the zeal for lutein and zeaxanthin. Let's don't underestimate lutein and zeaxanthin. Two vitamins that can give your eyes extra protection against cataracts. You'll find them in eggs and some vibrant leafy green veggies. I would say fill up on fruits and veggies and three servings of fruits and vegetables daily. This will provide you with over 100 mg of vitamin C. And remember, you don't want to get over 500 mg of vitamin C if you are using Freestyle Libre or Dexcom. But also 5 to 6 mg of lutein and zeaxanthin. Nuts can also lend a hand offering 8 to 14 mg of vitamin E in just two servings. If squeezing in all those nutrients seems overwhelming, consider chatting with your doctor about multivitamins or supplements and check sugar MDs for that. Now remember, your eyes deserve some love too. So, let's start munching those eye-healthy foods and keep those cataracts at bay. How about smoking? A lot of people still smoke. Quitting smoking is not only great for your lungs and heart, but also for your eyes. Did you know that smoking, even second-hand smoking, increases the risk of cataracts? It creates harmful chemicals known as free radicals that damage the cells in your eyes and cells in everywhere. And guess what? Smoking kills off those good chemicals that fight against the bad ones. Quitting smoking, regardless of how long you have smoked, can still help prevent cataracts. Speak with your doctor about programs or medications that can help you with quitting. Next, diabetes control. Of course, we're going to talk about this. It's a diabetes channel. Now, having diabetes means that you understand the significance of keeping your blood sugar in check. But did you know that it can also play a role in preventing cataracts? That's right. People with diabetes face a higher risk of developing this eye condition compared to those without. Now, when your blood sugar remains elevated for an extended period, your lens will swell. And your lens will also convert the blood sugar into something called sorbitol. This accumulation of sorbitol can cause blurry vision and potentially lead to formation of cataracts. But fear not! I'm here to save you by following these dietary recommendations and taking some supplements. Like, we have SugarMD GlucoDefense, SugarMD Super Berberine, Benfotiamine, Alpha-Lipoic Acid. You can combine them and you can ensure, by doing that, the well-being of your eyes. And that will help you prevent these horrible, horrible cataracts. I know there's a surgery for it, but who wants to go to surgery, right? Who wants to take a risk? Now, let's talk about some shades. Now, sunglasses not only make you look cool, but also it will help minimize the risk of developing cataracts. Scientific studies have shown that the UV light can damage proteins everywhere, like your skin, but on your lens as well, leading to eye problems. Now, if you're looking for sunglasses, look for the ones that are going to block 99-100% of UVA and UVB rates. They should screen out 75-90% of visible light and fit your face shape snugly. Remember, moderation is the key when it comes to also... What? Not smoking. Smoking should not be allowed at all, but alcohol. It's not allowed to have alcohol, but very limited. You don't have to give up entire, like your wines or your liquor or whatnot, but if you consume too much, of course it's going to affect your blood sugar at some point, but also increase your chances of developing cataracts. Studies suggest that drinking fewer than two drinks per day may actually help you, but going beyond that limit, around 20 grams of alcohol or more, more than two drinks in this case, can raise the risk of cataracts. So, take care of your eyes and make these healthy choices. You deserve it. Your eyes deserve it. Finally, I want to mention that regular eye exams, which are a really important part of maintaining your overall eye health, especially when you have diabetes, once a year, that's it. As long as you're healthy, once a year is good. If your doctor wants you to come back more because they need to change or adjust things or treat you or whatnot, of course you need to go more. Eye doctors are really trained to spot these problems early on, which can be crucial in preventing or treating serious eye conditions, not just cataracts, but glaucoma, retinal disease, retinal bleedings, and macular degeneration, all that stuff that comes to you as you get older, especially when you have diabetes. For those between the ages of 40 and 64, getting a complete eye exam at least every two years is recommended. For individuals with diabetes, like I said, it's important to really get that done once a year. Unless your A1C is below 6%, you got it, you reversed it, then every other year should be no problem. Once you reach the age of 65, you're lucky, most people cannot make it to 65, but you did, then it's recommended to have the exam, even without diabetes, once a year. Because your glaucoma risk, everything else goes up as well. Your eye doctor may even suggest more frequent exams if you have some other risk factors like smoker, alcoholic, whatnot, then you're in trouble, right? I hope not. But taking care of your eyes through regular eye exams can help ensure that you don't get into long-term problems. Thanks for watching. It was fun. I'll see you in the next video. Write a comment. We appreciate you watching it. Put a thumbs up and share with your family and friends who may be needing to watch this video. Talk to you later.