Diabetic Eye Disease Social Media Library

If you have diabetes or know someone who does, learn as much as you can about diabetic eye disease and how to prevent vision loss. Visit https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy

If you have diabetes, have a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. It’s the best thing you can do to save your sight. Learn more about dilated eye exams at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-dilated-eye-exam

Diabetic eye disease is a group of complications associated with diabetes. These include cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma, each of which can lead to vision loss and blindness. Learn more about diabetic eye disease at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy

Recently diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy? Learn more about it and available treatment options. Download the What You Should Know About Diabetic Retinopathy booklet at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/outreach-materials/diabetic-retinopathy-what-you-should-know

Stay on TRACK to help prevent vision loss from diabetic eye disease: Take your medications. Reach and maintain a healthy weight. Add physical activity to your daily routine. Control your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Kick the smoking habit. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/outreach-materials/stay-track-prevent-blindness-diabetes

Did you know that cataracts are common among people with diabetes? Learn more at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults, 20–74 years of age, but vision loss may be prevented through early detection, timely treatment, and follow-up care. Learn more at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy

A lot of things can catch us off guard. Diabetic eye disease doesn’t have to. If you have diabetes, go here to learn how to protect your sight. https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy

Diabetic eye disease has no symptoms in its early stages. Learn more by watching the diabetic eye disease video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OySJTTMshyM&feature=youtu.be

#DidYouKnow that diabetic eye disease treatment is 95% effective in preventing #blindness when detected early? https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy

Hispanics/Latinos, African Americans, & American Indians with #diabetes are at higher risk for eye disease. https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy

Do you have #diabetes? Get the facts and protect your eyes from #DiabeticEyeDisease. https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy

NEHEP has resources to help you protect the sight of people with #diabetes. https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/diabetic-eye-disease-resources

Having a #healthfair? @NatEyeInstitute has resources to help you protect the sight of people with #diabetes. https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/diabetic-eye-disease-resources

If you have #diabetes, learn more about diabetic retinopathy and protect your vision: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy

If you or your loved one has #diabetes, keep your health on TRACK. Learn how: http://www.nei.nih.gov/diabetes/content/english/track