Always attend scheduled eye exams -- all Type 1 diabetics (in the UK, where I am) are given diabetic retinopathy screenings annually, regardless of when they we

Always attend scheduled eye exams -- all Type 1 diabetics (in the UK, where I am) are given diabetic retinopathy screenings annually, regardless of when they were diagnosed (it's rare for retinopathy to occur in those who've been diagnosed for under 5 years). They're really important, as retinopathy caught in its early stages is much easier to treat and treatment is usually more effective. There's some evidence excessive alcohol consumption is associated with higher-than-normal incidences of diabetic retinopathy, though I've read studies that say there's no effect if alcohol consumption is moderate. Some studies say cannabis has a preventive effect.