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South Shields, UK

about 4 months ago my eyes were realy stinging and hurting me the doctor gave me eye drops which eased them up but after trying 3 different eye drops then tried a eye gel which done my eyes were much better but my whole world crashed when the doctor told me i would have to have drops for the rest of my life. not to happy about it but if it stops my eyes from stinging and hurting its a small price to pay was told by the doctor it was because of my diabetes 2

March 16, 2017 (edited)
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Members rallied around someone adjusting to the reality of using lifelong eye drops or gel for dry eyes caused by type 2 diabetes, with many... Read more

Members rallied around someone adjusting to the reality of using lifelong eye drops or gel for dry eyes caused by type 2 diabetes, with many sharing similar experiences of diabetic eye complications including retinopathy and even significant vision loss. Several members offered encouragement by sharing their own daily diabetes management routines, including multiple daily injections, frequent blood sugar checks, and using phone alarms to remember medications, emphasizing that while diabetes demands constant vigilance, these routines do become manageable over time. A recurring theme was gratitude for the community as a place to voice frustrations and find solidarity in the relentless, round-the-clock nature of living with diabetes and its many complications.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Awww bless you Steven I've just had to start injecting once a week that'll take some getting used to too. It was ok though not as bad as the thought x

March 19, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hi Steven. I had really itchy gritty eyed and bought eye drops from pharmacy. They really moisturise, soothe and refresh my eyes. It is good thst you have found that the gel works for you. That's the thing with type 2 diabetes...so many side affects apart from the main complications...thank goodness for this site where we can seek advice or simply voice an opinion.

March 17, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

thank you syd my diabetes is a little out of control but now bringing my sugar levels down i wish you good luck in your fight with diabetes

March 25, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you Steven, their is no let up with diabetes and we are all different in taking different meds etc, it's with us 24 over 7, day and night and no let up at all.

March 25, 2017
A DiabetesTeam Member

thank you donnadee i have had to get use to putting gel in my eyes never thought i could get use to it but its a matter that i have to do it no ifs or buts

March 19, 2017

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