One of the irreversible consequences of poorly treated diabetes, are the eyes in the eyes, therefore, every year, the College of Ophthalmologists of Baja California performs a walk to promote the prevention actions that a person suffering from this disease can perform.
The sixth "Walk of the Diabetic Eye Week", as the event is known, brought together dozens of people.
The State Ministry of Health, through the personnel of the Sanitary Jurisdiction number two, joined the event to provide guidance to the participating population.
The representatives of the College urged people to take care of food and exercise daily to prevent diabetes.
In case of being diagnosed with chronic degenerative disease, it is essential that they go to their health center or clinic designated to keep control of diabetes, and specifically perform a visual health review at least once a year.
One of the main consequences of the lack of adequate control of this disease is diabetic retinopathy, which seeks to raise awareness among this great affectation.
There are currently 11,600 people diagnosed with diabetes in the Tijuana, Tecate and Playas de Rosarito region, which receive treatment and counseling on measures to lead a full life.It is important, those who already know their condition, follow the medical indications and an ophthalmological review are carried out at least once a year.