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Living With Retinopathy

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Also indexed as:Diabetic Retinopathy

Return your retinas to better health. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, your eyes could be at greater risk. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

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Health information provided by Aisle7

Load up on antioxidants
Under a healthcare provider’s supervision take 500 mcg of selenium, 1,800 IU of vitamin E, 10,000 IU of vitamin A, and 1,000 mg of vitamin C daily to combat free radicals associated with diabetic retinopathy
Get to know proanthocyanidins
Slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy by taking a daily supplement containing 150 mg of these powerful plant nutrients
Bring home the bilberry
Strengthen blood vessels in the eye and improve vision with this herbal remedy; take 320 mg a day of an extract standardized for 25% anthocyanosides
Say good-bye to smoking
Kick the habit to lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy

These recommendations are not comprehensive and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Continue reading for more in-depth, fully referenced information.

About This Condition

The term retinopathy indicates damage to the retina at the back of the eye. Several conditions, such as type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure, can lead to the development of retinopathy.

Symptoms

Retinopathy often has no early warning signs. If retinopathy progresses, partial or total blindness may result.

Healthy Lifestyle Tips

In a study of people with diabetes, cigarette smoking was found to be a risk factor for the development of retinopathy.¹ In a study of people with type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes, those who maintained their blood sugar levels close to the normal range had less severe retinopathy, compared with those whose blood sugar levels were higher.² Tighter control of blood-sugar levels can be achieved with a medically supervised program of diet, exercise, and, when appropriate, medication.

Eating Right

Diet is the key to managing many diseases and to improving general quality of life. For this condition, scientific research has found benefit in the following healthy eating tips.

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Avoid pure fructose	Some doctors recommend avoiding foods that contain added fructose or high-fructose corn syrup. Fructose that occurs naturally in fruit is less likely to be harmful, though its safety has not been established.	Learn More
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The information presented in Aisle7 is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. Self-treatment is not recommended for life-threatening conditions that require medical treatment under a doctor's care. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over the counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2013.

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Diabetic Supplies

Glucose Test Meters
Glucose Test Strips
Lancets
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