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==Overview== | |||
==Primary Prevention== | |||
*Tight control of [[blood sugar]], [[blood pressure]], and [[cholesterol]] | |||
*Quitting smoking | |||
*Avoiding resistance or high-impact exercises | |||
*Having regular check yearly under your ophthalmologist's direction | |||
*The following people are particularly advised to have a complete eye exam: | |||
*Children older than 10 years who have had [[diabetes]] for 3 or more years | |||
*Adults and adolescents with type 2 diabetes soon after diagnosis | |||
*Adolescents and adults with type 1 diabetes within 5 years of diagnosis | |||
*If you are beginning a new exercise program or are planning to get pregnant | |||
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Overview
Primary Prevention
- Tight control of blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol
- Quitting smoking
- Avoiding resistance or high-impact exercises
- Having regular check yearly under your ophthalmologist's direction
- The following people are particularly advised to have a complete eye exam:
- Children older than 10 years who have had diabetes for 3 or more years
- Adults and adolescents with type 2 diabetes soon after diagnosis
- Adolescents and adults with type 1 diabetes within 5 years of diagnosis
- If you are beginning a new exercise program or are planning to get pregnant