Keeping your Eyes on Diabetes
What is crucial for preventing and managing diabetic eye disease?
What is maintaining good blood sugar control.
Name two of the five main food groups
What are:
fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Protein foods
Dairy
What type of socks or hosiery should I wear?
What are socks or hosiery without seams?
What is a serious complication of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
What is Diabetic Kidney Disease
What condition significantly increases the risk of heart disease?
Diabetes, people with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke compared to those with diabetes
What is a common eye complication of a person living with diabetes?
Diabetic Retinopathy
What food groups have the most carbs"
What are starchy vegetables and grains
If I am living with diabetes, how often should I have a foot exam?
What is once a year?
How quickly does diabetes damage the kidneys?
What is 10 to 15 years. Kidney damage may begin 10 to 15 years after diabetes starts. As damage gets worse, the kidneys become worse at cleansing the blood
Name two ways to prevent heart disease when living with diabetes?
Check your cholesterol regularly
Control your blood pressure
Manage your diabetes
Take your medication as directed
Work with your health care team
Name two ways you can help prevent eye problems caused by diabetes
Control your blood sugar and avoid fluctuations
Lower your blood pressure
Lower your cholesterol
Stop smoking
Avoid harmful rays
Following the MyPlate method, what should 1/2 of your plate consist of?
What are fruits and vegetables?
How often should a person living with diabetes inspect their feet?
Is kidney damage due to diabetes reversible?
What is NO .......................BUT.......................
Is high cholesterol linked to diabetes?
What is Yes, there is a strong link between high cholesterol and diabetes.
What are two signs that diabetes is affecting your eyes?
Blurry or distorted vision
New or increased floaters
Flashes of light
Changes in colored vision
Difficulty seeing at night
What is the recommended numbers of minutes for eating a meal?
What is 20 minutes
How often should a person living with diabetes wash their feet?
What is daily?
What is the best thing to drink for your kidneys?
What is Water?
Will cutting out sugar lower cholesterol?
What is Yes, reducing sugar intake can help lower cholesterol levels.
How often should a diabetic get an eye exam?
Diabetics should generally get a dilated and comprehensive eye exam at least every year to monitor for diabetic retinopathy and other eye conditions.
Why are Nutrition Fact Labels important?
If you are living with Diabetes, What is the best way to protect your feet?
What is always wearing shoes
What damages the kidneys the most?
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the most common causes of kidney Damage
What is considered a healthy blood pressure?
Healthy blood pressure is generally considered to be less then 120/80 mmHg.