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Diabetic Retinopathy: 7 Ways To Prevent Yellow Eyes

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Health problems in the Black community are wide and vast. Though, key leading diseases like diabetes remain a huge health concern among the Black population. Time and time again statistics have shown that Black people have higher rates of diabetes than other races such as Hispanics and Caucasians. Unfortunately, many of those cases result in death. 

RELATED: Diabetes & Your Eyes: What You Need To Know

It’s always best to have a primary care doctor handy when dealing with diabetes, especially when it comes to combating symptoms. Many signs of the chronic disease include skin problems, varicose veins, and swollen ankles. In worst cases, diabetes can affect our eyes, leaving us to develop the common yellow eyes that are often seen in the Black community.

Usually referred to as diabetic retinopathy, the chronic illness can cause the blood vessels of our eyes to bleed or even leak yellow fluid into our eyes, thus leading to the appearance of yellow eyes. In the early stages, the symptom can cause floaters and blurred vision. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can even lead to permanent blindness. 

RELATED: Diabetic Retinopathy: 10 Things Diabetics Must Know To Protect Their Vision

Luckily, there are ways to prevent diabetic retinopathy. Here are 7 home remedies to prevent the development of the eye disease: 

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1. Walk Your Butt Off Like There’s No Tomorrow

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Exercising can be a pain for a lot of people but studies have shown that even walking for several minutes a day can improve our health, especially when it comes to diabetics.

It’s recommended that a person with the chronic disease walk at least 150 minutes a week. Walking alone helps with blood circulation and prevents blood vessels in the eye from breaking. 

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2. Eat Your Veggies 

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Additionally, changing our diet can help greatly. Eating more fruits and veggies and less processed or fried foods can reduce risk factors like high blood pressure.

Consuming whole grain foods, legumes, and leaner meats like fish can also promote a healthier diet. As the old saying goes, ‘an apple a day, keeps the doctor away.’ More importantly, eating foods such as these can lower our blood pressure. 

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3. Get Your Vitamin A On

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Another way to prevent diabetic retinopathy is to consume as much Vitamin A as possible. It helps protect the

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