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When you are a diabetic, it’s important to be concerned about the health of your eyes and your visual acuity. Diabetes mellitus changes your body’s blood glucose levels, and this can affect the flow of blood and the consistency of the fluid in the eyeball. If you aren’t monitoring your glucose levels or consuming the proper diet, then you are risking your vision by damaging the components of the eyes. Here are some of the most common eye problems that occur in diabetics. Blurry Vision A diabetic is more likely to have poor vision that requires correction with eyeglasses or…

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Do you have Diabetes? Are you unsure about how to best handle this ongoing health condition? JOIN US! Discover new, practical ways to live better & healthier. Learn the tools to manage and take control of your health. REGISTER NOW! Classes are filling quickly! FREE to ATTEND once registration is confirmed. Call Jane Juran at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County 631-727-7850 ext. 340 Please leave a message and someone will get back to you to confirm registration. This is a FREE diabetes class developed by Stanford University and implemented by the Cornell Extension. Workshops are facilitated by two trained…

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Diabetes is a lifelong disorder that can impact your health and well being drastically if not treated properly. It is important to be in tune with your body and understand what certain symptoms may mean for your health. Diabetes is a disease that is characterized by a dysfunction in the production of insulin. Insulin allows the body to process glucose (i.e., sugar) from the blood and into cells, which then convert the glucose into energy. There are several signs and symptoms that may lead to a possible diagnosis of diabetes. It is important to remember that diabetes should be treated…

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