Personally I have found that my prescription glasses are not strong enough at the moment whist my glucose levels are still quite high. I am wearing £1 glasses from a shop according to my daily need and stronger ones for reading and computer. (If you are also having problems then under the doctor have an urine test made. My doctor supplied me with a kit. Even now the glucose levels are still high even though today my blood sugar was at 5.4). I have been informed that my eyesight will return to normal shortly.
The doctor gave me the urine testing strips for Keytones. My readings are really low as they are for everything else except glucose.
Ketones are an acid remaining when the body burns its own fat.
When the body has insufficient insulin, it cannot get glucose from the blood into the body's cells to use as energy and will instead begin to burn fat.
The liver converts fatty acids into ketones which are then released into the bloodstream for use as energy.
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Let us explore further the subject of what we eat in connection to our eyesight.
First some facts:
New research reveals 60% of people are unaware that what we consume has an impact on our eye health, with another 20% believing that changing your diet won’t affect your eyes – which isn’t the case.
In fact, the results showed that 95% of Brits could be at risk of a deficiency in one or more key nutrients, while three-quarters had never even heard of the likes of Lutein or Zeaxanthin – nutrients vital for your vision.
The survey, conducted by Thea Pharmaceuticals, also asked optometrists about the state of the nation’s ocular fitness, with more than half of eye docs (52%) saying they fear that processed and convenience foods will contribute to worsening eye health over the next decade.
Vitamins, minerals and trace elements
Why: Vitamins C and E, zinc, copper and selenium protect your cells from damage caused by oxidative stress.
Where to find them: Vitamin C is highly concentrated in blackcurrants, oranges, peppers, strawberries and broccoli.
Vitamin E is found in sunflower seeds and oil, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts and fortified breakfast cereals.
Zinc, copper and selenium sources include shellfish (in particular oysters), dairy products, Brazil nuts, eggs and wheat germ.
Why: Vitamins C and E, zinc, copper and selenium protect your cells from damage caused by oxidative stress.
Where to find them: Vitamin C is highly concentrated in blackcurrants, oranges, peppers, strawberries and broccoli.
Vitamin E is found in sunflower seeds and oil, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts and fortified breakfast cereals.
Zinc, copper and selenium sources include shellfish (in particular oysters), dairy products, Brazil nuts, eggs and wheat germ.
Omega-3 and essential fatty acids
Why: These ‘good fats’ help maintain healthy vision, brain function and normal blood pressure.
Where to find them: Oily fish like salmon, mackerel and sardines, plus shellfish such as mussels, oysters, squid and crab. Aim for two portions a week.
Why: These ‘good fats’ help maintain healthy vision, brain function and normal blood pressure.
Where to find them: Oily fish like salmon, mackerel and sardines, plus shellfish such as mussels, oysters, squid and crab. Aim for two portions a week.
Resveratrol
Why: Emerging research shows that this substance, which is produced by plants in response to bacteria, also protects against oxidative damage to cells.
Where to find it: Small fruits (including grapes, blueberries and cranberries), peanuts and wine – but don’t go overboard. One glass a day is sufficient.
Why: Emerging research shows that this substance, which is produced by plants in response to bacteria, also protects against oxidative damage to cells.
Where to find it: Small fruits (including grapes, blueberries and cranberries), peanuts and wine – but don’t go overboard. One glass a day is sufficient.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin
Why: These substances enrich macular pigment in the eye, protecting against the harmful affects of light exposure.
Where to find them: Green vegetables, in particular kale, spinach, lettuce, leek and broccoli, plus red peppers.
Why: These substances enrich macular pigment in the eye, protecting against the harmful affects of light exposure.
Where to find them: Green vegetables, in particular kale, spinach, lettuce, leek and broccoli, plus red peppers.
Everyone knows eating carrots helps you see in the dark and this is apparently true as a vitamin A deficiency can lead to night blindness.
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Check out : Links below
BT.Com (Eyesight Food); Diabetes.co.uk (Keytones);
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