The right diet is the key to managing many diseases and to improving general quality of life. For this condition, scientific research has found benefit in the following healthy eating tips.

• Fructose

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  Some doctors recommend avoiding foods that contain added fructose or high-fructose corn syrup. Fructose that occurs naturally in fruit is less likely to be harmful, though its safety has not been established.

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  Fructose

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  Animal studies suggest that dietary fructose may contribute to the development of retinopathy.¹ Although such an association has not been demonstrated in humans, some doctors advise their diabetic patients to avoid foods containing added fructose or high-fructose corn syrup. Fructose that occurs naturally in fruit has not been found to be harmful.²