Diabetes And Your Vision (2)

I think the best thing you can do – even if you haven't been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes – is to control your blood sugar. I say this because about 86 million people in the U.S. are pre-diabetic. If you're one of them, you're walking a fine line.

Try to avoid high-glycemic carbohydrates and processed foods is top priority. This includes foods like breakfast cereals, breads, pastas and soft drinks that make your blood sugar soar.

 Staying active and getting your body in motion is also important. A good half hour walk every day interspersed with bursts of intensity is a good starting point.

Also, supplementing with something called chlorogenic acid could benefit greatly. This natural compound helps block the absorption of sugar in your intestines. And it even goes a step further. It also suppresses your liver from producing glucose after a meal.

You probably already get a little bit of chlorogenic acid in your diet. That's because it naturally occurs in coffee and tea. But it's probably not enough.

There's a green coffee bean extract that contains about 270% higher concentrations of chlorogenic acid than coffee. And it's a very easy way to keep your blood sugar under control. All it takes is 200 mg. twice a day before your heaviest meals to keep your blood sugar in check.

Providing your eyes with the nutrients they need to thrive is also an urgent priority. 
Here's what some doctors prescribe for clients to protect vision as they age. Make sure you're getting each of these natural sight savers every day:

• At least 10 mg. of lutein
• 3 mg. of zeaxanthin
• 100 mg. of bilberry
• 60-120 mg. of ginkgo biloba
• 260 mg. of n-acetyl cysteine (NAC)
• 500 mg. of vitamin C
• 200 IU of vitamin E

It pays big dividends to protect the vision you have with an eye-friendly diet, plenty of physical activity and these smart supplements.

And don't forget! Get checked by an optometrist or ophthalmologist annually to keep an eye on your vision health.

Have a good day.