'Diabetic Retinopathy: 5 Healthy Food You Should Eat And 5 To Avoid In this video, we will be talking about what is Diabetic Retinopathy also known as diabetic eye disease or diabetic eye problems. We will explain how type 1 diabetes or high blood sugar is responsible for Diabetic Retinopathy and it can badly affect your retina lead to blindness. Make sure to watch the whole video for better eye health. ----------------- Summary Diabetic retinopathy, also known as diabetic eye disease is one of the most common illnesses that causes blindness in diabetic patients. With more than 285 million people affected by this disease, diabetic retinopathy poses a great issue. But luckily, you can reverse the disease before it gets out of your hand! A healthy diet and determining the right foods for you is the easiest way you can control diabetic retinopathy at home. What is Diabetic Retinopathy? When your blood sugar level remains high for a chronically long period, the blood vessel in your retina gets damaged. The retina is a light-sensitive tissue inside our eye which is responsible for sending nerve impulses to the brain. Once the retina gets damaged, the diabetic patient starts to have blurred vision and in extreme condition - it leads to blindness. Since prevention is better than cure, a healthy diet can help you prevent or control diabetic retinopathy. Let’s find out which foods you should eat for a better eye health #1 Vegetables Vegetables are a rich source of good HDL cholesterol, low in calories and carbs.Once your cholesterol is controlled, the blood sugar levels will also remain normal and wouldn’t affect the retina. In addition, leafy green vegetables have huge amounts of antioxidants like vitamin C lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants protect the eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration. Carrots and sweet potatoes have a great amount of vitamin A which improves eye health and slows diabetic retinopathy. #2 Fish Fish like sardines, salmon and anchovies are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids regulate HDL cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Fish also contains high amounts of proteins and anti-inflammatory DHA, EPA which stabilizes your blood sugar, removes inflammation and improves your arteries function. #3 Eggs Regular consumption of eggs improves insulin sensitivity in the body. With higher HDL cholesterol and great insulin sensitivity, the blood sugar remains in control and doesn’t damage your retina. Eggs also decrease inflammation and contain antioxidants that protect from eye different diseases. #4 Fruits Fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals and contain low calories which can help in controlling blood sugar. Citrus fruits are a great reservoir of vitamin C and other antioxidants like flavonoids which can lower blood cholesterol and ultimately sugar levels in the body. #5 Whole Grains If you want to reverse diabetic retinopathy, replace white refined foods like white rice and bread with whole-grain wheat, brown rice, oatmeal etc. The fibre content in whole grains absorbs the carbs, slows the digestion process and controls your cholesterol and blood sugar level. Now let’s find out which foods you should avoid if you want to stay away from diabetic retinopathy #1 Sugary and Baked Food Everyone loves cakes, pies, sweets and pastries! But if you suffer from diabetes you should certainly avoid sugary foods. The baked sugary foods are made with butter and high amounts of sugar which can instantly spike up your LDL cholesterol and blood sugar levels. #2 Fried Food Fried foods like french fries, churros, hot dogs, etc. are again cooked in lots of unhealthy oils and fats. These trans fats are a gateway to higher levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. Blood sugar levels also increase due to insulin insensitivity. ------------------------------------------ Welcome To Health Shots Our channel is all about health tips, wellness and fitness. Our only goal is to provide you with information on how to have a fit and healthy lifestyle. In this channel, we try to give you some extraordinary home remedies and try to give you awesome self-care tips. One should not forget the value of a healthy life as you can buy medicines and health care products but you can not buy health and fitness. Don\'t forget to subscribe to our channel if you want a daily dose of fitness tips and healthy living ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Medical Disclaimer: https://pastebin.com/VgADnBpf -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------'
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