Diabetes “Sight for Life”
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Diabetes“Sight for Life”
Sponsored in part by a grant from Roche Diagnostics
This presentation was made possible through production funding from the
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• 17 million Americans have diabetes. • About half of those people don’t know they
have diabetes. • Diabetes is the major cause of blindness
among working age Americans.
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DIABETES is a serious DISEASE!
• Diabetes can be a very serious disease if not controlled.
• Diabetes is the third leading cause of death.• An epidemic!
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What is Diabetes?
• Diabetes affects the ability of our body to convert the food we eat into energy.
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Type 1 (Insulin-Dependent) Diabetes
• Type I or Insulin-Dependent Diabetes.
• Requires insulin shots to live.• Usually starts under age 20.
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Type 2 (Non-Insulin Dependent) Diabetes
• Can often control their diabetes without using insulin.
• Adults over age 40 who are overweight and have a family history of diabetes.
• Now occurring more frequently in children and adolescents.
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When We Eat Food
• Food is converted into glucose.• Glucose enters the bloodstream.• Insulin helps to move glucose into cells.
Liver
Pancreas
Stomach
Intestines
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How Our Body Uses Food
Glucose Molecules
The Cell
Insulin
Insulin allows glucose to enter the cell.
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Type 1 Diabetes
Glucose Molecules
The Cell
• Without insulin, glucose cannot enter the cell.• This person is “insulin-dependent”.
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Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin
The CellGlucose
• Insulin does not work properly.• Glucose buildup - “hyperglycemia”.
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Symptoms of DiabetesSymptoms of Diabetes
Frequent Urination
Unusual Thirst
Blurred Vision
Fatigue
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• Also called “Juvenile Diabetes”.• Begins suddenly in persons under age 20.• 10% of diabetes patients.
Who Develops Type 1 Diabetes?
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Who Develops Type 2 Diabetes?
• Usually occurs after age 40.• Gradual appearance of signs and symptoms.• Occurring more frequently in children.• Half are unaware they have diabetes.• 90% of diabetes patients.
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Who Is Likely To Develop Diabetes?
• Overweight • Sedentary• Family history of diabetes• Advancing age• Ethnic origin
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How Does My Optometrist Detect Diabetes?
Symptoms• Blurred Vision• Vision that Changes• “Double Vision”• Frequent Urination• Thirst • Fatigue
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How Does My Optometrist Detect Diabetes?
Tests• History• Visual Acuity• Eye Movements• Refraction
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How Does My Optometrist Detect Diabetes?
• Tonometry• Retinal Exam through a Dilated Pupil• Visual Field Test• Blood Test for Glucose
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Complications of Diabetes
• #1 Cause of BLINDNESS• #1 Cause of AMPUTATION• #1 Cause of KIDNEY FAILURE• Twice as many HEART ATTACKS• Three times as many STROKES
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Benefits of Preventing &Treating Diabetes
• Feel better.• Fewer symptoms.• Longer, healthier life.• Decrease the risk for complications of eye,
foot, kidney, heart and nerve diseases.• A lifetime of good vision!
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Diabetes Can be Treated & Controlled
Your Diabetes Team:OptometristFamily PhysicianPodiatristDentistDiabetes EducatorRetinal SpecialistDietitian
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Points to Remember
• If you or someone you know:– has symptoms of diabetes.– is overweight or sedentary.– is over age 40.– has a family history of
diabetes.
Call the Doctor!
Schedule a Checkup!
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How to find an Optometrist
• To find a local Optometrist go to www.aoa.org home page. Click onto "Doctor Locator".
• Medicare beneficiaries can receive assistance in getting an eye exam by calling the “Diabetes Hotline” at 800-262-3947.
• Find more information on the American Optometric Association website: www.aoa.org.