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If you have diabetes, get an annual dilated eye exam.
Diabetic retinopathy can cause severe vision loss. And people with the disease may not even know they have it. That's why medical experts recommend that everyone with diabetes have a dilated eye examination at least once a year. The exam helps eye care professionals detect the disease and offer treatment before vision is lost.
People with diabetes also can keep their health on TRACK:
- Take your medications.
- Reach and maintain a healthy weight.
- Add physical activity to your daily routine.
- Control your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
- Kick the smoking habit.
To learn more about diabetic retinopathy, please join [YOUR ORGANIZATION] on [DATE] from [TIME(S)] at [LOCATION]. Contact [NAME and PHONE NUMBER] or visit our Website at [WEBSITE ADDRESS] for more information.
