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01/12/10 01:54 PM

"my left eye has developed hemorrhaging blood vessels and a cataract, Is it possible to resolve and how? "
Asked By: sixtytwo  
Category: Vision

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I am a retired 64 years old man with type 2 diabeties who has a large problem understanding food labels and I walk 3 to 5 miles a day except in the winter were it is only a mile or two on a treadmill. I am on 500mg metformin and glimepride 4mg. My sugar a1c is 7 and always daily high. I had a catarcat resolved in my right eye last Feb 09. Is there just a list of foods to avoid and better foods to eat. I hardly ever cook a big meal..

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01/12/10 04:50 PM

Hello sixtytwo
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us at dLife. You seem to be in good control with a HgA1c of 7%, You did not list your fasting blood glucose levels or the daily high you mention. You have seen an ophthalmologist in your past as you listed past cataract treatment. Are you seeing your eye specialist at least once a year or as recommended? Type two diabetes does increase your risk of developing cataracts and also effects the microvascularization of the eye. Treatments, including laser surgery could prevent or lessen loss of vision from retinal damage secondary to the hemorrhages. Co-Morbidities such as hypertension (high blood pressure) and hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) also increase the risk of eye problems. Self-management that you can focus on is taking all your medications as directed at the proper times, following a healthy diet of low salt, low fat, complex high fiber carbs, and seeing your specialists. Discuss exercise with your providers and if cleared, try to do 30 minutes of moderate exercise (brisk walking) 5 times a week.

There are no guarantees that problems with your eyes will be prevented as we know diabetes is a progressive disease. However, with good self-magagement and good medical care, you can slow the progression and decrease the risk of eye problems.

Answered By: Rita Juray
Accreditations: RN, MLT-ASCP, CCM, CDE
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