Keeping Your Eyes Healthy-Eye Health Resources Toolkit

Eye Health Resources Toolkit

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Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss among individuals aged 18–64, especially affecting African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Hispanic/Latino, and older adults with diabetes. Despite progress in diagnostic and treatment methods for diabetes-related eye conditions, access to care remains a challenge, particularly in underserved areas.<br /><br />To address this issue, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers resources to help communities improve diabetes care and prevent vision loss. Key resources include:<br /><br />1. **Eye Health FAQ**: Answers to six common questions about diabetes and eye health.<br /><br />2. **Eye Health Specialists**: An overview of various eye health specialists involved in diabetes care.<br /><br />3. **Common Eye Disease**: Educative materials on eye complications common in people with diabetes.<br /><br />4. **Nutrition Portion Plate**: A tool for educating clients on balanced meals and healthy food choices.<br /><br />5. **Annual Eye Exam**: Information on the importance of annual dilated and comprehensive eye examinations for those with diabetes.<br /><br />Additional resources from the ADA include placemats available for purchase and a comprehensive Patient Education Library offering over 170 free downloadable or printable materials in multiple languages on various diabetes-related topics.<br /><br />The ADA also provides **Physical Activity Resources** that emphasize the importance of exercise and offer short videos to help incorporate physical activity into daily routines, alongside the **Diabetes Food Hub**, a comprehensive platform for cooking, planning meals, and accessing expert food and nutrition tips.<br /><br />These resources, available for download or purchase, aim to educate clients and foster proactive management of diabetes to prevent vision loss and improve overall health outcomes. For more information, visit diabetes.org/Eye-Health-Equity.

Keywords

Diabetes

Vision loss

American Diabetes Association

Eye health

Underserved areas

Nutrition Portion Plate

Annual eye exam

Physical activity resources

Diabetes Food Hub

Patient Education Library