Ready to spread the word about diabetic eye disease and let people with diabetes know how to protect their vision? Our sample Twitter and Facebook posts will help you get your message out all year long.
Facebook tips
- Find and "like" the National Eye Institute page on Facebook
- Read, share, and "like" the content on our page
- Tag us using @NationalEyeInstitute
- If you have diabetes or know someone who does, learn as much as you can about diabetic eye disease and how to prevent vision loss. Visit https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
- If you have diabetes, have a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. It’s the best thing you can do to save your sight. Learn more about dilated eye exams at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-dilated-eye-exam
- Diabetic eye disease is a group of complications associated with diabetes. These include cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma, each of which can lead to vision loss and blindness. Learn more about diabetic eye disease at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
- Recently diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy? Learn more about it and available treatment options. Download the What You Should Know About Diabetic Retinopathy booklet at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/outreach-materials/diabetic-retinopathy-what-you-should-know
- Stay on TRACK to help prevent vision loss from diabetic eye disease: 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. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/outreach-materials/stay-track-prevent-blindness-diabetes
- Did you know that cataracts are common among people with diabetes? Learn more at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
- Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults, 20–74 years of age, but vision loss may be prevented through early detection, timely treatment, and follow-up care. Learn more at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
- A lot of things can catch us off guard. Diabetic eye disease doesn’t have to. If you have diabetes, go here to learn how to protect your sight. https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
- Diabetic eye disease has no symptoms in its early stages. Learn more by watching the diabetic eye disease video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OySJTTMshyM&feature=youtu.be
Twitter tips
- Follow @NatEyeInstitute and retweet our posts
- Tag us using @NatEyeInstitute in your tweets
- #DidYouKnow that diabetic eye disease treatment is 95% effective in preventing #blindness when detected early? https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
- Hispanics/Latinos, African Americans, & American Indians with #diabetes are at higher risk for eye disease. https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
- Do you have #diabetes? Get the facts and protect your eyes from #DiabeticEyeDisease. https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
- NEHEP has resources to help you protect the sight of people with #diabetes. https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/diabetic-eye-disease-resources
- Having a #healthfair? @NatEyeInstitute has resources to help you protect the sight of people with #diabetes. https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/diabetic-eye-disease-resources
- If you have #diabetes, learn more about diabetic retinopathy and protect your vision: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
- If you or your loved one has #diabetes, keep your health on TRACK. Learn how: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/outreach-materials/stay-track-prevent-blindness-diabetes
