Diabetes and vision problems: Performing daily diabetes tasks when you can't see well

What can I do to help with my low vision?

There are several simple measures you can take that will allow you to continue to care for yourself. For example, you can use felt-tip markers to label your medicines and record your blood sugar results. Felt-tip markers make a bolder print that is easier to see.

There are also many vision aids that are specially made for people with diabetes who have poor vision, such as magnifiers that enlarge the unit markings on syringes.

Test Your Knowledge

Answer the following question to see whether you understand what changes you can make to continue to care for your diabetes in spite of your poor eyesight.

1. Which of the following will aid my vision so that I can continue my diabetes care?

1. Felt-tip markers to label my medicines
2. A light pencil to record my blood sugar levels

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Author:	Monica Rhodes	Last Updated: April 13, 2007
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Steven T. Charles, MD - Ophthalmology
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