Function to 'deactivate' images. People with diabetes are prone to developing cataracts earlier and more rapidly than other people.
Cataracts are opaque areas in the lens of the eye that obstruct vision.
Scientific evidence suggests that flavonoids, lipoic acid, and vitamin C may help prevent cataracts in people with diabetes. In addition, good blood sugar control is of prime importance in prevention. Quercetin is the most abundant of all the flavonoids. You'll find it in a number of common foods, including onions, apples, tea, berries, and cabbage family vegetables. Naringin is a flavonoid found in the fruit, pulp, skin, and flowers of the grapefruit.