Specialist II Hua Anh Duc, Department of Glass - Retinal Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City Hospital, said complications of diabetes (diabetes) on the eyes leading to retinopathy, even blindness, common inPeople who have long -term illness and are less controlled.
May cause blindness
Mr. P.V.T (57 years old, living in Ho Chi Minh City) has a history of diabetes for 15 years.However, he said that treating blood sugar is stable, there will be no complications.Recently, he felt blurred but thought that due to signs of age, he did not visit early.Only when his eyes did not see clearly, he went to Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital to check.
Specialist II Hua Anh Duc, Department of Glass Translation - Retinal Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City Hospital, examination for patients
Here, the doctor diagnosed him with retinopathy due to diabetes complications.Mr. T. was appointed the injection process directly into the eyes, in order to prevent the progression of the disease and reduce the risk of blindness.Each month, he had to inject a tip of the medicine.Due to complications in both eyes, he had to go to the hospital for 2 different days.His vision has gradually improved.However, the doctor recommends that he need to re -examine periodically to monitor the condition, because the disease may recur if not controlled well.
Doctor Duc also said diabetic retinopathy is a common cause of blindness in the infected person.The disease progresses through many stages - from early, proliferation, bleeding, royal swings, blindness.In the early stages, the disease usually has no clear symptoms and is only detected by periodic eye examination.The symptoms are evident when the disease progresses such as blurred vision, lens peeling, retinal peeling, partial or whole vision loss.When symptoms like blurred vision, the disease has worsen, the treatment now becomes more complicated and expensive.
Dr. Duc emphasized that the main risk of diabetic retinopathy is the time of disease.For people with diabetes for 10 years or more, the possibility of retinal complications is 30%;After 30 years, this figure increased to 90%.In addition, the control of blood sugar, blood pressure is not good as well as other diseases such as kidney failure, gestational diabetes also greatly affects the progression of the disease.
The common treatment for diabetes is injecting the eye directly, combined with laser and surgery if necessary.Injecting time depends on the location of each person.Patients need to follow treatment for a long time, on average each month, the cost of injection includes travel, accommodation, the drug ranges from 5 - 7 million, making it difficult for many financial people.
Treatment properly
Doctors recommend that early detection and proper treatment are the key to prevent blindness due to diabetes complications on the eye.People with diseases should be regularly examined every year to control the disease.
Specialist I Do Tien Vu, Department of Endocrinology - Diabetes of Tam Anh General Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City), said that diabetes without good control of blood sugar will cause many dangerous complications such as kidney failure,Heart failure, retinal damage, ceton acidosis, cutting off the feet.To control blood sugar well, patients need to maintain eating habits and healthy physical activity every day.
Besides, it is necessary to re -examine many times, at least 4 times/year, and actively monitor blood sugar regularly, take the drug as directed by the doctor.Depending on the condition, the doctor will advise the patient to check the eye, kidney function, nerve damage, heart disease, and feet to detect and treat complications early.In particular, no smoking increases the risk of many dangerous complications.In addition, restricting the intake of saturated fat from animals, trans fats (pork fat, chicken skin, pig skin, butter, milk ...), salty food, drinking alcohol, increasing blood cholesterol, causing complicationsAbout cardiovascular, stroke ...
Priority is given to the use of fat acid -rich fat
Doctors note that the use of long -chain fatty acids should be given to fish fat and seed oil instead of animal fat.The amount of seasoning salt should be limited to less than 2-3 g/day, preferably without extra salt, soy sauce or fish sauce when eaten.To create a sweetness in the dish, you can use the substances that replace the sugar.Patients should stay away from soft drinks, confectionery or foods high in sugar.Should focus on 3 main meals of the day and avoid snacking, especially important for patients who are using insulin injections.