For years I have been nearsighted. I would have to squint sometimes to see street signs while driving or read the page numbers on the wall at church. Then my undiagnosed diabetes had my blood glucose reaching 405 this June and my vision was immensely worse. I couldn't see clearly more than 10 or so inches from my face
As I took metformin and drastically cut carbs... my blood glucose lowered to 140 and my vision was crystal clear. I could see far and it was like 20/20
But, as my levels… read more

The next in a series of Diabetic Complications that we want to avoid

(credit to the Mayo Clinic for the paraphrased information in this post)

This complication affects the eyes - and losing my vision is pretty high on the "I never want to experience list"

Blood vessels that feed the light sensitive tissue in the retina get damaged due to high sugar levels over time

While most diabetics will develop some level of Retinopathy (called NDPR or Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy – which is… read more

Since being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a little shy of a month ago I have noticed that since my blood sugar levels have started to come more in line with normal readings my vision has gotten progressively worse. Has anyone else had this problem?

My eyes get blurry and I cannot see. Happens quite often. It's frustrating, Type 2 and insulin dependent. I got eye drops and doesn't seem to work

hi GAIL here my goodness now I understand why my eyesight getting so blurred lately and very drowsy I have neuropathy very severely pain bad burning even worse everyday for two years the doc's at hosp, thinks LYRICA is great I don't it has done nothing for me only the side effects it does I exp, it all so what next I really am so desparate to find a med to heal me or is the doc's right ''THERE IS NO CURE''
THANK YOU KINDLY Type 2......also using METFORMIN PLUS PLUS ETC, No high blood… read more

I have been told that after having this surgery I would no longer have to treat my diabetes. However I am wondering if I would be trading one set of problems for another. Since I have a weight problem being approved is not a problem, but I prefer to do things as naturally as possible. Some insight would be helpful and appreciated.

Do people think there is a connection between stress and depression and diabetes? If so, to what extent do you feel the connections exist? My personal feeling is that the connections between these factors may be underestimated. I feel that 50%, and perhaps somewhat more, of the reason for my diabetes, comes from levels of stress and depression. Do others feel the same way? Thank you.

Does anyone have experience with laser/ injections in the eyes for damage to the retina caused by weak and leaking blood vessels? I'm nervous about the whole idea of injections into the eye.