Reducing your risks
There are many ways to reduce the risks that can come from diabetes complications.
Ways you can improve your health and prevent complications
Keep regularly scheduled appointment with your health care team.
Get your eyes checked yearly. A dilated eye exam can detect eye problems early.
Monitor your skin for changes
Wear appropriate foot wear
See a podiatrist annually
Keep your weight and blood pressure in check
Obtain regular labwork to monitor diabetes control and kidney disease.
Avoid high fat foods and monitor your cholesterol.
Make sure your immunizations are up to date. It is important to be vaccinated against coronavirus, influenza and pneumonia.
Keep regular dental exams.
Smoking
Smoking can lead to many complications of diabetes. Smokers with diabetes are more likely to suffer from poor blood flow to their legs. This can cause delayed healing, foot ulcers and amputations. Smokers also have and increased risk of heart disease and stroke. If you need help to quit smoking, please visit the link below.