I absolutely LOVE it when people ask me why I am competing for the title of Mrs. United States. Well, my husband and children play a huge role. They are the biggest cheering section and my greatest fans for sure! There is also my mom. She has taken on the name MOMM. This stands for Mother of Mrs. Missouri. They have each encouraged me to compete and think I am a superwoman!
There is a super message I have to spread. It is the real reason why I am competing and would love to be Mrs. United States. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in America. It's huge. It affects so many lives in so many ways. As an optometrist, I talk to people daily about their diabetes, lifestyle, blood sugar control, and the importance of dilated retinal examinations to detect changes to the retina from diabetes. This change to the retina is known as diabetic retinopathy. I want people to know that eye exams for those living with diabetes are SO important. Early detection of diabetic retinopathy saves vision. Diabetes does not have to be the leading cause of blindness in our country.
As the American Diabetes Association says... Join the Movement! Find out more about diabetes at
diabetes.org
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