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S
hopping for a new toy for a
favorite kiddo?
Keep safety at the top of
your list:
Read labels. Look for—and
follow—age guidelines.
Look for toys that are sturdy and
well-built.
Choose toys that match the
child’s skills and interests.
For children under age 3, avoid
toys that have small parts. ey
can cause choking.
For children under age 6, avoid
toys with small magnets, such as
construction sets. If swallowed,
they can cause serious harm or
even death.
For kids under age 8, avoid
toys with sharp edges or
points. Also skip any electric
toys with heating elements.
For more on toy safety and to
see product recalls, visit the CPSC
website at
www.cpsc.gov.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Top tips for safe toys
WHAT IS IT?
It refers to eye problems people with diabetes may have. ese include:
Cataract:
clouding of the lens of the eye.
Diabetic retinopathy:
damage to blood vessels in the retina; most
common.
Glaucoma:
damage to the optic nerve.
ere are often NO early warning signs.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year.
e Alliance pays for a retinal eye exam every year for Medi-Cal
members who have diabetes.
Keep your health on TRACK:
K
ick the smoking
habit.
C
ontrol blood sugar, blood
pressure and cholesterol.
A
dd physical activity to
your daily routine.
T
ake your medications.
R
each and maintain
a healthy weight.
WHERE CAN YOU LEARN MORE?
Visit
www.nei.nih.gov/diabetes.
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Source: National Eye Institute, 2013
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