Diabetic retinopathy in India is becoming a rapidly increasing cause of blindness. Especially in the summer season, diabetes patients should be more cautious about the health of the eyes. Causes such as dehydration, imbalance of blood sugar, and lack of physical activity can have a serious effect on the retina of the eyes. Experts believe that this complex problem can be avoided by taking vigilance in time.
What is diabetic retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is a condition in which the blood vessels of the eye retina are affected due to high blood sugar, which can gradually weaken the vision and even if not treated, there may be blindness.
Why does the danger increase in summer?
Dr. Ajay Aggarwal, Senior Director, Department of Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Noida, says:
- The temperature in summer goes above 40 ° C, causing dehydration to become common.
- Lack of water makes the blood thick, so that enough blood does not reach the retina.
- This can lead to the progression of retinopathy, especially in elderly and diabetes patients.
How does glucose level instability harm?
- In summer, people take more quantity of cold sweet things like syrup, juice, lassi etc.
- Due to heat, appetite seems to be reduced and physical activity decreases, causing blood sugar level to become unstable.
- This fluctuation weakens the nerves of the retina and increases oxidative stress and inflammation, causing the eyes to deteriorate and deteriorate.
What does research say?
NHANES 2005–2008 according to the study:
- Lack of water and unstable blood sugar level can increase the risk of diabetic retinopathy manifold.
- HBA1C (Sugar Control Index) has been recorded in Indian cities during summer.
Important precautions for diabetes patients in summer:
- Drink sufficient amount of water, so that there is no dehydration.
- Avoid sugar -rich drinks, such as packaged juice, syrup, sweet lassi.
- Eat on regular times and do not let the diet routine deteriorate.
- Maintain light physical activity, even if it is indoors.
- Regularly keep the eye tests done, especially if the diabetes is old.
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