I am writing this letter to raise awareness about eye diabetes or diabetic retinopathy, a serious health problem that affects millions of people worldwide.
As a member of our society, I believe it is necessary to inform the public about this disease and its prevention.
Diabetic eye disease is a complication of diabetes that often affects the blood vessels in the retina, the tissue at the back of the eye. It is the leading cause of blindness and blindness in the elderly and causes a significant public health problem. But there are steps people with diabetes can take to reduce their risk and manage the disease effectively.
Prevention and early intervention are the key to fighting diabetes. Here are some important steps that can make a difference:
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ด๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น: Maintaining good blood sugar levels is important. It is important to have regular follow-up and follow the diabetes management plan developed by the doctor.
๐๐๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฒ๐๐๐:People with diabetes should schedule annual eye exams with an optometrist or optometrist. Early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy is important for effective treatment.
๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น: It is important to control blood pressure and cholesterol because high blood pressure and cholesterol can lead to diabetic eye disease.
๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต๐ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐น๐ฒ: Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including eating healthy, exercising regularly and not smoking, can help control all diabetes and reduce the risk of complications.
๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Knowledge about diabetic eye disease is important among people with diabetes, communities and healthcare professionals. Regular eye exams and discussion of the condition during visits are encouraged.
By sharing this information, we hope to encourage people with diabetes and their families to take important steps to prevent and manage diabetes. Early diagnosis and receiving appropriate treatment can increase the chances of protection.
As a community, let’s work together to raise awareness, empower those affected, and promote healthy lifestyles to prevent blood diseases.
By- Hamda Rehan, Karachi