Important Diabetes Update : Diabetic Retinopathy

How can diabetes affect the eye?

Your eye has a lens and an aperture (opening) at the front, which
brings objects into focus on the retina at the back of the eye. The
retina is made up of a delicate tissue that is sensitive to light,
like film in the old cameras before the digital age.

At the center of the retina is the macula which is a small area
about the size of a pinhead. This is the most highly specialized
part of the retina and it is vital because it enables us to see
fine detail to read small print. The other parts of the retina give
us side vision (peripheral vision). The rest of the eye in front of
the retina is a clear jelly-like substance called the vitreous
humour.

Diabetes can affect the eye in a number of ways. These usually
involve the fine network of blood vessels in the retina - the most
sever condition that can occur is diabetic retinopathy.

Affect - Temporary blurring

Your vision may become blurred for a few days or weeks while your
diabetes is first being controlled. This is due to the swelling of
the lens of the eye.

Affect - Cataract

This can occur in two forms:
Young people with diabetes can develop a special type of cataract.
Although their vision gets worse, it can be restored by surgery;
older people with diabetes can be especially prone to developing
cataracts. Cataracts can be successfully removed by surgery and
usually it is possible to insert a lens implant. This procedure is
not for everyone.


Affect - Diabetic retinopathy

The most serious diabetic eye condition involves the retina and is
called diabetic retinopathy.  This condition is very common in
people who have had diabetes for a long time. Your doctor may be
able to see abnormalities in your eyes, but there is no threat to
your sight.

There are two types of diabetic retinopathy which can damage your
sight. Both involve the fine network of blood vessels in the
retina. They are described below.

Type 1 - Maculopathy

This happens when the blood vessels in the retina start to leak. If
the macula is affected, you will find that your central vision
gradually gets worse. You may find it difficult to recognize
people's faces in the distance or to see details like small print.
The amount of central vision that is lost varies from person to
person. However everyday sight for getting around the house and
outside (navigation vision) will be preserved. It is quite rare for
someone with maculopathy to lose all their sight.

Type 2 - Proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Sometimes diabetes can cause the blood vessels in the retina to
become blocked. If this happens then new blood vessels form in the
eye. This is nature's way of trying to repair the damage so that
the retina has a new blood supply.

Unfortunately these new blood vessels are weak. They are also in
the wrong place - growing on the surface of the retina and into the
vitreous jelly. As a result these blood vessels can bleed very
easily and cause scar tissue to form in the eye. The scarring pulls
and distorts the retina. When the retina is pulled out of position
this is called retinal detachment. This condition is more rare than
background retinopathy and is more often found in people who have
been insulin dependent for many years.

The new blood vessels will rarely affect your vision, but their

consequences, such as bleeding or retinal detachment can cause

your vision to get worse suddenly. Your eyesight may become

blurred and patchy as the bleeding obscures part of your vision.

Without treatment, total loss of vision can happen in proliferative retinopathy.

*** With treatment most sight-threatening diabetic problems can be
prevented if caught early enough.***

To learn more about how Melabic can lower blood sugar and help you
prevent and treat diabetic retinopathy visit me at Melabic.com

Although your vision may be good, changes can be taking place to
your retina that needs treatment. Most sight loss in diabetes is
preventable: early diagnosis is vital have an eye examination
every year do not wait until your vision has deteriorated to have
an eye test.

Visit Melabic.com to find out how you ca Prevent, Treat and

Reverse your diabetes.

Your family doctor or optometrist can examine for diabetic
retinopathy.

Remember, however, that if your vision is getting worse, this does
not necessarily mean you have diabetic retinopathy. It may simply
be a problem that can be corrected by glasses.

I hope this gave you a bit of insight on how important regular eye
exams are.  I book Tim & I in a year in advance so there is no
excuses for us!

To Your Health

PS Melabic is a combination of the 9 all natural most effective diabetes fighting ingredients. To find out more how they can help you normalize your blood sugar levels and take back your health visit me at Melabic.com

Eat to Beat Diabetes

You are what you eat - for a diabetic nothing could be truer. When
it comes to maintaining good blood sugar levels, a healthy diet is
vital.

People with diabetes have to take extra care to ensure their diet
is properly balanced with their insulin and oral medications.
The right meal plan will help any diabetic improve blood glucose
levels, blood pressure and cholesterol numbers. It will also keep
their weight on track.

All diabetics must control their refined carbohydrate intake. These
types of carbohydrates increase blood glucose levels. While some
promote health, others when eaten often and in large quantities,
may increase the risk for diabetes.

Carbohydrates come from a wide array of foods including fruit,
vegetables, beans, milk, popcorn, potatoes, cookies, spaghetti and
corn. The most common and abundant ones refined in are sugars,
fibers and starches. It is advised diabetics avoid white bread,
rice and pasta, along with foods containing unnaturally added sugars.
The body will convert all types of refined carbohydrates into
glucose. Eating extra servings of rice, pasta and bread will make
blood sugar rise. Just because an item does not contain added
sugar, does not guarantee it is a safe food.

Diabetics should consume carbohydrate-rich foods close to their
natural form. These items have greater vital nutrient density.

Whenever possible, replace highly processed grains, cereals and
sugars with natural whole-grain products.

Eating complex carbohydrates rich in fiber significantly lower
blood sugar levels. It is suspected that soluble fiber may play an
important role in glucose control. It is capable of slowing down
the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates and increasing the
sensitivity of tissues to insulin, thereby preventing rises in
blood sugar.

It is recommended diabetics eat 13 fiber-rich servings of fruits,
veggies, beans and grains daily. Soluble-fiber rich foods include
orange and grapefruit segments, prunes, cantaloupes, papayas,
raisins, lima beans, zucchini, oatmeal, oat bran and granola. Other
foods high in soluble fiber include barley, peas and strawberries.
The glycemic index system, or GI, is a good guideline for diabetics
to follow.

Invented in the early 1980s by University of Toronto researchers,
the glycemic index ranks carbohydrate foods by their effects on
blood sugar levels.

The GI assigns carbohydrate-containing foods a number based on how
they affect blood sugars. The number indicates how quickly the food
breaks down during digestion. The longer the body has to break an
item down into glucose, the slower the rise in blood-sugar levels,
and the lower the GI. Products with a GI less than 55 are preferred.

Natural supplementation is a good ingredient to implement in the
fight against diabetes. Adding a half a teaspoon of cinnamon to any
meal can stabilize blood sugar swings.

Many diabetics also supplement with vitamins, herbs and medicinal
teas. Incorporating natural ginseng into a diet can produce
positive affects. This herb, which is recognized throughout China
to have healing properties, has been known to help improve fasting
blood glucose levels and increase insulin secretion.

The easiest method to control diabetes is through proper diet. An
eating plan high in fiber and low in refined carbohydrates will
ensure the best strategy to beat the disease.

PS Melabic is a combination of the 9 all natural most effective diabetes fighting ingredients. To find out more how they can help you normalize your blood sugar levels and take back your health visit me at Melabic.com

Diabetes story - must read

Its Julia here, I want to share with you the following email that 
I received, it is emails like this that make everything worth while 

The following is an email from Mandy, she has been with us since 
the beginning of my madness to share what we know about the epidemic
of diabetes. 

Here is Mandy's story;

Hi Julia, well I feel now it is time for me to write and give
others in this group an update on how things are going for me.I
am from the Oregon coast and I have type 2 diabetes for the last 10 
years. I have struggled with high blood sugar longer than I would 
like to remember, unfortunately I also battle severe depression.  

Months ago my eye sight was getting progressively worse and my feet
were starting to tingle.  After a doctors check up it was confirmed
that the disease that invaded my body was starting to break it
down.  Looking for answers I can across Melabic.  I purchased it
when it was released and I have been taking it faithfully for 4
months.  I can happily report that has made a big difference in my
life. My blood sugar has come way down and the painful sensation 
in my feet is nothing that it was and my eye sight not 100% perfect
has improved so much that I have no hesitation to drive anymore 
compared to months ago.  

I am a middle aged woman from Oregon who is quite active but
because of  my genetic pool I have been predisposed to high blood
sugar. I can say I have changed nothing in my diet as I have
always followed a good one and I walk alot, the only thing I have
changed is taking my daily dose of Melabic.  There is no other
explanation as to why my feet no longer keep me up night after
night and why now I can read the newspaper without a large
magnifying glass. 

I do not want to say that I am glad you almost lost your husband to
diabetes but if he had not you would not be fighting for
individuals like us.  Thank you for all your hard work and time you
put into what you do, I appreciate it more than you know.

Mandy

It is stories like this that make my daily routine worth every minute. 
If you have not read about Melabic you can visiting Melabic.com
Some of you may have already read the following report regarding your
eyesight, but for those who haven't I encourage you to take a couple 
minutes to read it.

How can diabetes affect the eye?

Your eye has a lens and an aperture (opening) at the front, which
brings objects into focus on the retina at the back of the eye. The
retina is made up of a delicate tissue that is sensitive to light,
like film in the old cameras before the digital age.


At the center of the retina is the macula which is a small area
about the size of a pinhead. This is the most highly specialized
part of the retina and it is vital because it enables us to see
fine detail to read small print. The other parts of the retina give
us side vision (peripheral vision). The rest of the eye in front of
the retina is a clear jelly-like substance called the vitreous
humour.

Diabetes can affect the eye in a number of ways. These usually
involve the fine network of blood vessels in the retina - the most
sever condition that can occur is diabetic retinopathy.

Affect - Temporary blurring

Your vision may become blurred for a few days or weeks while your
diabetes is first being controlled. This is due to the swelling of
the lens of the eye.

Affect - Cataract

This can occur in two forms:
young people with diabetes can develop a special type of cataract.
Although their vision gets worse, it can be restored by surgery;
older people with diabetes can be especially prone to developing
cataracts. Cataracts can be successfully removed by surgery and
usually it is possible to insert a lens implant. This procedure is
not for everyone.

Affect - Diabetic retinopathy

The most serious diabetic eye condition involves the retina and is
called diabetic retinopathy.  This condition is very common in
people who have had diabetes for a long time. Your doctor may be
able to see abnormalities in your eyes, but there is no threat to
your sight.

There are two types of diabetic retinopathy which can damage your
sight. Both involve the fine network of blood vessels in the
retina. They are described below.

Type 1 - Maculopathy

This happens when the blood vessels in the retina start to leak. If
the macula is affected, you will find that your central vision
gradually gets worse. You may find it difficult to recognize
people's faces in the distance or to see details like small print.
The amount of central vision that is lost varies from person to
person. However everyday sight for getting around the house and
outside (navigation vision) will be preserved. It is quite rare for
someone with maculopathy to lose all their sight.

Type 2 - Proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Sometimes diabetes can cause the blood vessels in the retina to
become blocked. If this happens then new blood vessels form in the
eye. This is nature's way of trying to repair the damage so that
the retina has a new blood supply.

***** Melabic has the ingredients to help these blood vessels stay
healthy, you can read more by visiting Melabic.com  *****

Unfortunately these new blood vessels are weak. They are also in
the wrong place - growing on the surface of the retina and into the
vitreous jelly. As a result these blood vessels can bleed very
easily and cause scar tissue to form in the eye. The scarring pulls
and distorts the retina. When the retina is pulled out of position
this is called retinal detachment. This condition is more rare than
background retinopathy and is more often found in people who have
been insulin dependent for many years. The new blood vessels will
rarely affect your vision, but their consequences, such as bleeding
or retinal detachment can cause your vision to get worse suddenly.
Your eyesight may become blurred and patchy as the bleeding
obscures part of your vision. Without treatment, total loss of
vision can happen in proliferative retinopathy.

*** With treatment most sight-threatening diabetic problems can be
prevented if caught early enough.***

The importance of early treatment and keeping blood sugar levels 
balanced !!!! To find out how you can normalize your blood sugars
visit  Melabic.com 

Although your vision may be good, changes can be taking place to
your retina that needs treatment. Most sight loss in diabetes is
preventable: early diagnosis is vital
have an eye examination every year do not wait until your vision
has deteriorated to have an eye test.

Your family doctor or optometrist can examine for diabetic
retinopathy. 

Remember, however, that if your vision is getting worse, this does
not necessarily mean you have diabetic retinopathy. It may simply
be a problem that can be corrected by glasses.  

I hope this gave you a bit of insight on how important regular eye
exams are.  I book Tim & I in a year in advance so there is no
excuses for us.  

PS Melabic is a combination of the 9 all natural most effective diabetes fighting ingredients. To find out more how they can help you normalize your blood sugar levels and take back your health visit me at Melabic.com